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Lemon Buttercream Frosting

05/08/2019 by Melissa Leave a Comment

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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!

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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.

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Sweet and tangy lemon buttercream frosting that is so flavorful!

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

Ingredients

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  • 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

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.

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. 

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