Lemon Buttercream Frosting

Name: Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks; 230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 4 and 1/2 cups (540g) confectioners’ sugar; 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 Tablespoons heavy cream; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; pinch salt, to taste

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Cost: $7.97 /serving

Author : Sally

Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks; 230 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature4 and 1/2 cups (540 grams) confectioners’ sugar2 and 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 Tablespoons heavy cream2 teaspoons lemon zestpinch salt, to taste

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Instructions

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Step 1

With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy – about 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and zest with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes. Taste and add salt as needed. Add up to 1/2 cup more confectioners’ sugar if frosting is too thin or another Tablespoon of cream if frosting is too thick.

Step 2

Cover tightly and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. After freezing or refrigerating, thaw in the refrigerator, bring to room temperature then beat the frosting for a few seconds so it’s creamy again. You may need to add a little milk or heavy cream if it’s still too stiff.