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A slice of white cake with peppermint frosting and red and white sprinkles sits elegantly on a plate.
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Peppermint Frosting Recipe

Peppermint frosting for cake or cookies is a great way to add a bit of minty fun for the holidays. During the Christmas months or just because it is your favorite flavor I encourage you to make a layered cake with this in the middle and outside.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese, frosting, peppermint
Servings: 24
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl microwave safe
  • 1 Bowl large for mixing
  • 1 mixer

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 tsp coconut oil if melting in microwave
  • 2 packages cream cheese 16 oz total, softened
  • 1/2 c butter room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 8 oz candy canes crushed into small bits

Instructions

  • Melt the white chocolate chips slowly (either on the stove over low heat using a double boiler technique or in the microwave). Allow to cool slightly.
    A bowl of creamy white peppermint frosting batter with a spoon resting inside on a marble surface.
  • Double boiler - Fill the bottom part of your saucepan with an inch or two of water. Make sure the water level is low enough that it doesn't touch the bottom of the top bowl when it's placed on top. Set over medium-low heat. Allow the water to come to a gentle simmer. Once the water is simmering, place your heatproof bowl or the top snugly to trap the steam. Add the chopped chocolate to the bowl. Stir occasionally with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon as it starts to melt and is smooth.
  • In Microwave - Add chips and coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals stirring after each time until it is completely smooth.
  • Then, in a bowl beat together softened cream cheese and butter for about a minute with a mixer until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla and cooled (but not hardened) white chocolate and mix until thoroughly combined and thick.
    A mixer delicately blends flour and butter in a white bowl, setting the stage for the creation of a delightful dessert topped with creamy peppermint frosting.
  • Crush candy canes or round peppermint candies as much as you'd like and fold in gently to incorporate. You can save some to sprinkle on the top or outside too. Spread on your cake and enjoy.
    Peppermint Frosting for Chocolate Cake

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.04mg