Mint Buttercream Frosting
Mint Buttercream Frosting is a delightful and versatile treat that adds a refreshing twist to your favorite desserts. This creamy frosting features a perfect blend of mint and vanilla, creating an irresistible flavor that’s ideal for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. With its beautiful mint green hue, it not only tastes great but also elevates the visual appeal of your treats, making them perfect for any celebration or gathering. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this frosting can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re looking to enhance chocolate desserts or serve as a dip for fresh fruit, Mint Buttercream Frosting is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings (1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp mint extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Gel food coloring (1 drop green + 1 drop teal)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, whip the room temperature butter for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add half of the powdered sugar and mix on low until fully combined. Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until incorporated.
- Mix in vanilla extract, mint extract, and salt. Slowly drizzle in heavy cream while mixing on low speed. Add food coloring to achieve the desired mint green color.
- Increase mixer speed to medium and whip for an additional 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (14g)
- Calories: 63
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 17mg
- Fat: 4.6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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