Lemon Buttercream Frosting
This sweet and tangy frosting tastes like the best lemonade you've ever had. It's sweet, sour, and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1-2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon heaping lemon zest (1-2 lemons)
- 3 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons cream or milk
- 2-3 drops yellow food coloring optional
Instructions
- Beat butter with juice and zest at medium speed for 2-3 minutes, scraping sides of bowl frequently.
- On low speed, gently beat in powdered sugar until incorporated, and add just enough cream to reach desired consistency and food coloring, if desired. Then beat another 2 minutes, continuing to scrape sides of bowl frequently.
- Spread on anything, or everything, that needs a sweet-tart lift.