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This lemon buttercream frosting has so much flavor!! It is so tasty that I piped a bunch of frosting from the bottom of the bag into my mouth! We all do that, right??!

This tangy lemon buttercream is so sweet and creamy! I have only used it on these raspberry filled cupcakes, but I think that this recipe will go great on a lot of other desserts. I am definitely keeping this recipe close-by for future uses!

Alright, you ready to get started?! Let’s get baking!

How to make lemon buttercream frosting

First, you will want to beat the butter until creamy, approximately 2 minutes. 

Add confectioners sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and zest.

Then, beat for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Add salt if desired to cut down the sweetness. 

Finally, If the frosting too thin, add up to 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar. If frosting is too thick, add up to 1/2 teaspoon of buttermilk to thin it out.

Lemon Buttercream Frosting

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• Author: Melissa
• Prep Time: 10
• Total Time: 10

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Description

Sweet and tangy lemon buttercream frosting that is so flavorful!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 4–1/2 cups confectioners sugar
• 2–1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 pinch salt, to taste

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Instructions

1. Beat the butter until creamy, approximately 2 minutes. 
2. Add confectioners sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and zest.
3. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add salt if desired to cut down on the sweetness.
5. If too thin, add up to 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar. If frosting is too thick, add up to 1/2 teaspoon of buttermilk to thin it out.

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Notes

Stores for 1 week in the refrigerator.  This makes enough frosting to cover a dozen cupcakes or a 9×13 cake.

Recipe slightly adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction. 

Keywords: lemon buttercream frosting

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