Sally's Baking Addiction Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Ready In: 5 mins
Serves: 12-16
Yields: 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 pinch salt, to taste
Directions
- With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy--about 2 minutes.
- Add confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and zest with the mixer running on low.
- Increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes.
- Taste and add salt as needed.
- Add up to 1/2 cup more confectioners' sugar if frosting is too thin or another tablespoon of cream if frosting is too thick.
- Cover tightly and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- After freezing or refrigerating, thaw in the refrigerator, bring to room temperature then beat the frosting for a few seconds so it's creamy again. You may need to add a little milk or heavy cream if it's too stiff.
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