Recipe: Peppermint frosting

I just participated in Fredlet’s recipe round robin. Here’s what I sent out. Since I was writing it up, I decided to share with you as well:
Peppermint frosting
(for use on white or chocolate cakes)
1/3 c evaporated milk
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1/4 tsp salt
4 1/2 c sifted confectioners’ sugar
1/4 c butter, softened
1/4 c crushed peppermint candy or [...]

Train-shaped cakes you can make

From Williams Sonoma. Mine is on the way! Click image to see it.
ETA: Williams Sonoma, like all Pottery Barn brands, participates in the Thanks & Giving Campaign w/ St Jude’s. So buy a little something and give a little at the same time.