Description
A sweet 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 mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add in the powdered sugar gradually, mixing well.
- Pour in the heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Add the peppermint and vanilla extracts, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar or cream as needed.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use immediately or refrigerate for later use.
- Bring to room temperature before using if refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peppermint buttercream frosting