Description
A smooth and tangy lemon buttercream frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- Beat softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- If needed, add heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
- Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more zest.
- Store in an airtight container if not using immediately.
- Adjust consistency with more cream or powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lemon buttercream, frosting recipe, cake frosting, easy frosting