Monday
Dec062010
Peppermint buttercream frosting
12.6.2010 
I had a friend over the night after I made this frosting. She swooned as much as I did and described it as "decadent." This might be the single best frosting I have ever tasted. I'm not kidding.
In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, beating well. Beat in 2 tablespoons of milk and 2 teaspoons of peppermint extract.
Gradually beat in an additional 3 cups of powdered sugar until smooth. If necessary, beat in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to achieve spreading consistency.
You will be swooning, too, I promise.
tagged Buttercream, Peppermint in Frosting
Buttercream, Peppermint in Frosting
Reader Comments (5)
Just what I was looking for! I am baking a batch of peppermint mocha cupcakes and needed a frosting to top them off! Thanks!
I *love* this recipe! I used it on three different cakes over the holidays! Thank you so much for sharing it!
Did you use unsalted or salted butter?
Hi Jessica! I used salted butter for this recipe.
Megan
I used your recipe to frost my chocolate peppermint cupcakes I made for gifts I gave to co-workers. Everyone loved the cupcakes. Thank you for posting your recipe.
Alice