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Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Lisia Childs

Lemon Buttercream Frosting

This sweet and tangy frosting tastes like the best lemonade you've ever had. It's sweet, sour, and delicious!
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Beat butter with juice and zest at medium speed for 2-3 minutes, scraping sides of bowl frequently.
  2. 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.
  3. Spread on anything, or everything, that needs a sweet-tart lift.