Decadent Mint Buttercream With Chocolate Drizzle

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 4cupsconfectioners’ sugar

  • ½cupbutter, softened

  • teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonmint extract

  • 4tablespoonsmilk

  • 2(1 ounce) squaresunsweetened chocolate

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

Cooking Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream 1 1/3 cups sugar with salt and 1/2 cup butter or margarine. Blend mint extract, 2 tablespoons milk, and remaining sugar into mixture. Gradually stir remaining milk into frosting until desired spreading consistency is reached.

  2. Melt and stir unsweetened chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine together in a microwave, or in a double boiler. Double this glaze, if desired.

  3. Frost cake. Pipe a frosting scallop at the top edge of cake to keep glaze from dripping down the sides of cake. Pour glaze over the top of cake. Chill until glaze has set.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
16%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Cholesterol
26mg
9%
Sodium
96mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
15%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
40g
Protein
1g
2%
Calcium
14mg
1%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
50mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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