Green Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Crisp Buttercream

Preheat the oven to 160°C. Fill a cupcake pan with liners of your choice.

In a medium bowl, add the flour, sugar, bicarb, cocoa powder and salt. Whisk to combine. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the eggs, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla and vinegar

Beat this mixture until a smooth consistency forms.
Sift the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until just combined.

Divide mixture evenly into the liners. You can use a measuring cup to ensure even cupcakes.

Bake for 18 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Peppermint Crisp Buttercream:
In a large bowl whip the butter together
Slowly add 2 cups of icing sugar.

Add the Nestlé Peppermint Crisp® Dessert Topping with pieces and continue mixing.

Add in the remaining icing sugar and cream depending on what consistency you want the buttercream.