Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of mint buttercream frosting, a delightful addition to your favorite desserts. This creamy, smooth frosting boasts a perfect balance of vanilla and mint flavor, making it an ideal companion for cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. Its vibrant mint green hue adds a touch of elegance to any treat, ensuring that your desserts not only taste fantastic but also look stunning. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this mint buttercream frosting is sure to impress with its light and fluffy texture.
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 for color)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer or using an electric hand mixer, whip the room temperature butter until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Gradually add half of the powdered sugar on low speed until fully combined, then add the remaining sugar and mix.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, mint extract, and salt; mix on low while slowly adding heavy cream.
- Once combined, increase speed to medium and whip for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg