"The great thing is that with just a few simple hacks, you can get store-bought frosting much closer to that homemade taste and texture without having to start from scratch, providing the best of both worlds. You can add extra butter to store-bought frosting to help boost its taste and texture. And, if the flavor still needs a bit more help, all you need is a little mint extract."
"Like other bright ingredients, including lemon juice and vinegar, mint extract can wake up a recipe and all the flavors that are already in it. You don't have to make your frosting taste completely like mint, but a dab of extract will make everything taste a bit fresher, and also add some depth and complexity that most store-bought frostings are lacking."
"Whether you want the mint flavor to shine through in your frosting or be a background player, you want a light touch when dealing with extract. For a standard-sized tub of frosting, start with as little as ⅛ of a teaspoon of a store-bought mint extract like McCormick. Remember, you can always add a little more if you want, but you can't take it away. If you want a stronger mint flavor, you can start"
Store-bought frosting often has a less decadent texture and duller flavor than homemade frosting. Adding extra butter to pre-made frosting can boost both taste and mouthfeel. Mint extract can enliven the overall flavor profile by adding freshness, depth, and complexity without making the frosting overtly minty. Mint functions similarly to brighteners like lemon juice or vinegar but is not acidic. Mint pairs well with fruit, vanilla, and chocolate frostings. For a standard-sized tub of frosting, start with as little as ⅛ teaspoon of mint extract and add more cautiously, because flavor cannot be removed once added.
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