5-Minute Easy Mint Buttercream Frosting
A quick, fluffy mint buttercream frosting with refreshing peppermint flavor and an optional festive green color. Perfect for piping or spreading over cupcakes and cakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 tsp milk or cream (plus extra if needed)
- 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer. Start on low speed for about 1 minute, then increase to medium speed and beat for another minute until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl.
- Add the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, milk or cream, and optional green food coloring. Whip on medium-high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Check the consistency. For a lighter, more spreadable frosting, mix in additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time. For a firmer piping consistency, add extra powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time.
- Swirl or pipe the mint buttercream over your favorite cupcakes or cakes and serve.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for the smoothest frosting.
- Add extra milk 1 teaspoon at a time to thin the frosting.
- Add extra powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time for a firmer piping consistency.
- Green food coloring is optional and can be omitted for a naturally creamy-colored frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg
