Lemon Buttercream Frosting
User Reviews
4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12 -16 Cupcakes Worth
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Calories
300 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Buttercream Frosting
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This bright, sweet Lemon Buttercream Frosting packs some serious citrus punch! It is easy to whip up and perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter softened slightly to barely room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1-2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add half of the powdered sugar and mix on medium-low speed for 1 minute.
- Add remaining powdered sugar and mix again for 30 seconds.
- Add lemon zest, cream, and lemon juice, mixing until combined. Increase speed and beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add 1/2 cup more powdered sugar if too soft, or another tablespoon of lemon juice or cream if too thick.
- Use to frost your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
- Make-ahead Instructions: You can refrigerate buttercream frosting for up to 1 week in an airtight container. Or freeze for up to 3 months and thaw completely in the fridge. Let the frosting sit out on the counter for 1-2 hours to soften, then beat again to make it fluffy and easy to spread or pipe before using.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
137mg
(6%)
Potassium
9mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12-16 Cupcakes Worth
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
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