5 Minute Easy Mint Buttercream Frosting
Looking for a refreshing and delicious frosting to top your desserts? Look no further than this 5-Minute Easy Mint Buttercream Frosting recipe! It's made with just six simple ingredients, takes only 5 minutes to prepare, and is perfect for frosting chocolate cupcakes or any other dessert. Plus, it gives your dessert a delicious minty kick that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 227g
- 3 cups powdered sugar, 360g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2-3 drops green food coloring
- 2 teaspoons cream, or milk
Instructions
- Add the 1 cup butter and 3 cups confectioners sugar into a bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix on low speed for 1 minute.
- Move to medium speed and beat for another minute.
- Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl.
- Add the teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tsp peppermint extract, 2-3 drops green dye, and 2 teaspoons milk and mix again on medium high speed for 1-2 mins.
- If the frosting is too thick add 1 tsp milk at a time until desired consistency. If too thin, add ¼ cup confectioners sugar until desired consistency.
- Frost over 12-15 cupcakes or a 6” chocolate cake.
Notes
The green food coloring is optional. You only need 2-3 drops to make the mint color.
Frost this icing over mint chocolate cupcakes.
STORAGE AND FREEZING
Storing: You do not have to keep the frosting in the fridge if you want to use it in the next few days.. To keep it longer, store it in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 2 weeks. Freezing: Place frosting in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, leave itIovernight in the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before using. You may need to add milk or confectioners sugar in a mixing bowl to get it to the right consistency after thawing.Serving: 1portion, Calories: 258kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 3mg, Potassium: 7mg, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 485IU, Vitamin C: 0.01mg, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 0.02mg
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