Bright Lemon Buttercream Frosting

From the Southern Heritage Cooking Library Cakes Cookbook

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 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

1. Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well.
2. Add remaining ingredients, beat until smooth.
3. Will frost a 3-layer (9 inch) cake.