Description
A smooth and creamy peppermint buttercream frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Add heavy cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Adjust consistency with more cream or sugar if needed.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Bring to room temperature before using.
- Can be colored with food coloring for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peppermint buttercream frosting, frosting recipe, cake frosting