Mint Frosting

4.95 from 18 votes

This mint frosting recipe is a simple buttercream frosting that is perfect for cupcakes and cakes! Using only 4 ingredients and one bowl, you can whip up a batch in 10 minutes so try this easy and delicious frosting today! Plus, you can easily add chocolate chips for mint chocolate chip frosting!

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Sophia Assunta

Ingredients

Mint Frosting

1 cup butter 2 sticks, softened
4 cups powdered sugar 16 oz
½ tsp mint extract
1-2 tbsp milk or cream up to 1/4 cup
1-2 drops green food coloring optional

Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting

¾ cup chopped chocolate bar or mini chocolate chips one 3.5 oz chocolate bar

Instructions

Mint Frosting

In the bowl of a standing mixer or using a hand-held mixer with a large bowl, beat the butter for 3-5 minutes until it is pale and very creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and beat on low for 30-60 seconds until it incorporates and starts to look crumbly. Once it’s combined, turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Start mixing again on medium to medium high for another 3-5 minutes.
Turn off the mixer and add your mint extract, milk or cream, and optional food coloring.
Remix for another 30-60 seconds until it is fully combined.

Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting

Once you’ve made your mint frosting, fold or mix in chocolate.

Notes

A little mint extract goes a long way. ½ tsp gives it a pretty strong mint flavor. I think a ½ tsp is good for this recipe but you can even start with ¼ tsp and try it. If you think it needs more, add the other ¼ tsp.
If your powdered sugar is old or has lumps, be sure to sift before adding to the butter.
After adding the powdered sugar, be sure to start mixing on low so your powdered sugar doesn’t fly everywhere and make a mess. Once it’s incorporated you can turn the mixer higher.
For a vibrant green color, use gel food coloring rather than liquid food coloring.
For the Mint Chocolate Chip Buttercream, you can not pipe with a piping bag as the chocolate chunks clogs the piping tips. You can still spread the frosting with a knife, or add the chocolate chunks after piping, but my favorite is to use an ice cream scoop to scoop the frosting on chocolate cupcakes. So cute!
More Questions? Check out this American buttercream frosting recipe for more common American buttercream questions and answers such as how much a typical batch of frosting will cover, and how long frosted cakes and cupcakes can sit out.

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