Homemade Lemon Frosting

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    221 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Lemon Frosting

Whip up a batch of homemade lemon frosting that's light, fluffy, and full of tangy lemon flavor. Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Remove from bowl and set aside.
  2. In the same bowl, whip butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest and powdered sugar for about a minute. You just want to break the butter up in the powdered sugar.
  3. Add milk gradually while mixing on low speed until the frosting comes together, about 2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Incorporate whipped cream gently fold for a light and fluffy texture. Avoid over-mixing to prevent air bubbles.
  5. Use as desired on your cakes, cupcakes, tarts or cookies!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 66mg (3%) Potassium 20mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 389IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 66mg 3%
Potassium 20mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 389IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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