Lime Frosting Recipe
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4.5
Lime Frosting Recipe
Description
This Lime Frosting recipe uses room temperature unsalted butter beaten initially to incorporate powdered sugar gradually, preventing sugar dust from flying out of the bowl. Fresh lime juice and zest along with a small amount of kosher salt balance the frosting's sweetness with a bright citrus note and slight saltiness. After the ingredients are combined, the frosting is whipped at increasingly higher speeds to achieve a smooth and fluffy texture.
The finished frosting pairs well with vanilla or fruit-flavored cakes and can be spread on cupcakes or layered cakes. The lime zest adds a subtle texture and fragrance while the juice provides crisp freshness within the buttercream consistency.
The recipe yields about two cups of frosting, which can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage. Prior to use from cold storage, let it soften slightly and briefly re-whip to restore texture.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups butter room temperature (3 sticks, unsalted
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1 lime juiced and zested (about 2 tablespoons juice and 2 teaspoons zest)
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine all of the ingredients. Whip on low until the powdered sugar is about halfway incorporated, about 1 minute. If you whip at a higher speed before the powdered sugar is a little incorporated, it will fly out of the bowl.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium high and whip for another 30 seconds before increasing it to high. Whip for 3-4 minutes to allow the powdered sugar to dissolve into the butter and for it to get fluffy.
- Frost your cupcakes or cake and enjoy! (We love to use this frosting on these fun Pinata Cupcakes)
Notes
- This recipe yields about 2 cups of lime frosting, suitable for frosting a cake or 24 cupcakes.
- Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 6 months.
- Let refrigerated or frozen frosting come to room temperature and briefly re-whip before using for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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