Lemon Buttercream Frosting
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Updated Feb 13, 2020
The secret to perfecting every dessert you make this season? This homemade lemon buttercream frosting. Layer cakes, cookies, cupcakes—you name it, chances are it’s going to taste better with a little bit of this citrusy frosting on top. The best part is that it’s super easy to make, and you only need four ingredients to get started. Just mix together butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice and grated lemon peel for an ultra-creamy, tart and tangy, best-you-ever-had lemon buttercream frosting.
Lemon Buttercream Frosting
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- Prep Time 10 min
- Total 10 min
- Servings 12
- Ingredients 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cups butter or margarine, softened
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Instructions
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Step1Beat butter, lemon peel and lemon juice in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat 2 to minutes longer or until light and fluffy.
Nutrition
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