Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Lemon Buttercream Frosting is a creamy frosting with citrus-y taste that'll remind you of the summers. This easy American Buttercream Frosting with Lemon zest tastes sublime, refreshing and so creamy!
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Butter softened to room temperature (2 sticks)
- 1 Cup Icing Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- ΒΌ cup Lemon Juice
- 1 drop Yellow Gel Food Color
Instructions
- Beat the butter until light and fluffy for 5 minutes at low speed in a stand mixer or using a hand held mixer. Scrape the sides, get everything sticking to the edges to the middle of the bowl and beat well until the butter gets fluffy
- Sift the icing sugar and add it in parts. Beat over low speed until combined through.
- Add the Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice & Yellow Gel Food Color and Beat well until light, creamy and fluffy. Beat over low speed for 1-2 minutes or just until combined, and there are stiff peaks.
Nutrition
Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 137g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 131g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 632
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 255mg11%
Potassium 399mg11%
Carbohydrates 137g46%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 131g146%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 403IU8%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Calcium 289mg29%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.