12 tablespoon (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 cup granulated sugar 3 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking powder Pinch salt 6 large egg whites, room temperature 1 ¼ cup whole milk 2 teaspoon clear imitation vanilla extract

Mint Chocolate Cake

¾ cup creme de menthe baking chips ¼ cup butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda Pinch salt ¼ cup sour cream, room temperature ½ cup very hot or boiling water 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 recipe Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature 7 cup powdered sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Pinch salt ½ cup whole milk