Buttery Chocolate Mint Icing

Submitted by Chef #176888

"A take on the traditional Butter Creme Icing, with the perfect amount of mint. I use this on a simple cake, after soaking it in simple syrup - and Grand Marnier."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1 medium, four layer cake
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups of ten- x powdered sugar
• 1 cup Ghirardelli sweet ground chocolate and cocoa
• 1 teaspoon organic peppermint oil
• 1⁄2 cup room temperature butter
• 1⁄4 cup milk

directions

1. Blend the sugar, mint, chocolate powder and butter in a large bowl.
2. Add milk to mixture and beat until fluffy.
3. Gently use between layers and cover cake or cupcakes. I prefer a "butter" knife.