Mint Frosting

5 from 1 vote

This creamy mint buttercream frosting is ready in just 5 minutes! Made with simple ingredients like butter, confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract, this easy American buttercream is perfect for chocolate cupcakes, layer cakes, or brownies. The mint green color makes it festive for St. Patrick's Day or Christmas. This recipe frosts 12-14 cupcakes or a 2-layer 8-inch cake.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: cupcakes

Calories: 230kcal

Author: Ella Gilbert

Ingredients

Frosting

2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
kosher salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
mint extract
green food gel

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Make Frosting

In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and confectioners' sugar together on low speed until well combined.
2 sticks unsalted butter, 3 cups confectioners' sugar
Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 2 minutes until it becomes very thick.
Stop the mixer and add the salt, food gel, and mint extract. Beat on medium-high speed for another 2 minutes.
kosher salt, mint extract, green food gel
Turn the mixer to your lowest speed and pour in the heavy cream. Beat until it becomes very creamy and spreadable.
¼ cup heavy cream
Frost cupcakes or a layer cake!

Notes

My recipes have been developed and tested in metric grams. I highly recommend using a weighing scale and measuring out your ingredients the metric way. Just click on 'METRIC' above the ingredients list.

Butter: I use European style butter in my recipes. This will make your finished bake much creamier and richer.

Salt: If you don't have kosher salt, halve the amount of salt called for in the recipe. 1 teaspoon kosher salt = ½ teaspoon fine salt.

Food Gel: I'm using Americolor food gel in the shade 'Mint Green'

Mint Extract: Make sure you're using mint extract and not spearmint extract.

Storage: Store buttercream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. To freeze, place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Let thaw before using and give it a stir or mix with a hand mixer before using.

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