Comments on: Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:07:00 +0000

Hi Michelle,
You just needed to continue beating the frosting. It always comes together eventually. See the FAQ page for more info on Swiss meringue buttercream.

By: Lizziemc1775

Lizziemc1775 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:16:00 +0000

Just made these for my English department party. My icing did not come out that great, but I think I got tired of beating it. Still tasted delicious, though. While my colleagues preferred the Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes, these were MY favorite. More for me!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:18:00 +0000

Please see the FAQ page. You really just have to keep beating it! Sometimes chilling a portion and adding that back in can help as well.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:46:00 +0000

Hi Annie! I’ve been trying to make these cupcakes and I can’t get my frosting to not be soupy. I whipped it for the extra time like you had said, but it was still the same. Any suggestions?

By: Annie

Annie — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:37:15 +0000

Please see the FAQ page. Thanks!

By: MIchelle

MIchelle — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:11:18 +0000

I’ve been trying your many cupcake recipes and I had issues with this frosting. I followed your instructions exactly, but my frosting was complete soup after I added the butter and I was only able to put it on the cupcakes after chilling it in the fridge for an hour and then the frosting melted on the cupcake after only sitting out for 30 minutes at work. What did I do wrong!! I saw your note about if it looks soupy to continue beating it until it comes together, but I let it beat for an additional 15 minutes and it never got any thicker. Any advice? Was my butter “too” room temperature perhaps?

By: Julie B

Julie B — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:34:20 +0000

I just made these for a DAR luncheon and they were a huge hit. The ladies loved them! I rushed the frosting a little and it was pourable (it’s hard to get room temperature in Florida). But I popped it in the freezer for about 10 minutes, while I got dressed, then put it back on the stand mixer for a quick whip and it was perfect. Thanks for yet another awesome recipe!

By: Sheri

Sheri — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:51:09 +0000

Perfect!! I tried another site’s version last night, and they ended up in the trash. I felt so defeated until I remembered you have never disappointed me. Sure enough I found the exact recipe that I wanted, and they turned out amazing! Thank you for always being here for us. You are a life saver.

By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:44:05 +0000

Please see the FAQ page.

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:13:09 +0000

I’m not usually a mint fan either, but for some reason I love Peppermint Mocha, so I’d love to give these a shot. Where might I find some espresso powder? I’ve seen other recipes call for it, too, but I have never been able to find it. Is there an online site or chain store that might have it, or would it be likely found in a specialty bakery store? Thanks!