How to Make Mint Buttercream Frosting With Dark Chocolate Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a rich and indulgent frosting to take your baked goods to the next level. And when it comes to flavor combinations, mint and chocolate are a match made in heaven. This recipe for Mint Buttercream Frosting with Dark Chocolate Glaze is a decadent and refreshing twist on the classic buttercream frosting, perfect for topping off your favorite cakes and cupcakes.

With a creamy and smooth texture, this mint buttercream frosting is infused with the fresh and cool f...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Information

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    267 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 96mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 50mg