Bright Lemon Buttercream Frosting
photo by Greeny4444
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
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1
ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 tablespoons lemon extract
- 6 drops yellow food coloring
directions
- Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well.
- Add remaining ingredients, beat until smooth.
- Will frost a 3-layer (9 inch) cake.
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Reviews
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I made half of this recipe to frost a Recipe #372330. I didn't add lemon rind or yellow food coloring, because I didn't have any, and for me, lemon juice would've been a bit less "harsh" than lemon extract. I added about 1/2 tsp. of lemon curd, and I kind of found my perfect balance using milk and powdered sugar, to get it to a spreadable-but-stickable consistency. It was easy, though. Thanks for posting!
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I made this without the lemon rind and food coloring because I didn't have any on hand. This frosting turned out perfect! The flavor is very lemony and not too sweet, the consistency is rich and creamy, and the frosting dried to a nice consistency too. I used it to frost sugar cookies. Without the food coloring it was a very pale yellow, almost ivory, a beautiful color. I can't rave enough about this frosting. I will make this over and over. Thank you for posting this recipe!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
SweetSueAl
Newport News, VA
I live in southeast Virginia and am an executive secretary for the Army. I love to cook and love food. I have a picky, picky 8-yr old, but he is a true blue chocoholic and budding cook! I have two beautiful granddaughters who visit often. I am teaching them to cook too.
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