PEPPERMINT BUTTERCREAM

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Use this bright green buttercream to make our Football Cupcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes about 3 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Pinch coarse salt
3 to 4 drops green food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Put egg whites and sugar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a pot of simmering water. Whisking constantly, cook until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm to the touch (about 160 degrees). Attach bowl to a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Starting on low and gradually increasing speed to high, beat egg whites until stiff and glossy and the bottom of the bowl is cool, about 10 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low, and add butter, a few tablespoons at a time, until incorporated. Switch to paddle attachment, and add peppermint extract, salt and, if using, food coloring. Beat until air bubbles are gone and mixture is smooth. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature and re-whip with paddle attachment before using.

pak khaans
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This frosting is delicious! I used it to top a chocolate cake and it was a huge hit. The frosting is light and fluffy, and the peppermint flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this frosting again.


Sujit Tiger
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This frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think I would cut the sugar down by a quarter next time.


touhid Khan
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I've made this frosting several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect frosting for any chocolate dessert.


Faheem Magsi
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This frosting is too minty for my taste. I think I would prefer a more subtle peppermint flavor.


Becky Kenneth
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I love this frosting! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It's always a hit.


Sadora Khan
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This frosting is delicious! I used it to top a chocolate cake and it was a huge hit. The frosting is light and fluffy, and the peppermint flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this frosting again.


Rais Asad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the frosting turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Emmanuella Lora
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This frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think I would cut the sugar down by half next time.


Snow Benda
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I've made this frosting several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the peppermint flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


faith chisvo
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This frosting is so good! I love the peppermint flavor and how it pairs with the chocolate cake. It's the perfect frosting for any holiday party.


Brad Ellison
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I made this frosting for a chocolate birthday cake and it was a hit! The frosting is light and fluffy, with a delicious peppermint flavor. It was easy to make and I didn't have any problems with it.


Leon Ross
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This peppermint buttercream frosting is the perfect topping for any chocolate cake or cupcake. It's also great to use as a filling for chocolate sandwich cookies.