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Lemon Buttercream

Recipe by swirlycinnacakes

Great for frosting cupcakes

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READY IN: 5mins

SERVES: 1

YIELD: 1 batch

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

¹⁄₂

cup shortening
¹⁄₂

cup margarine, softened
4

cups confectioners' sugar
¹⁄₄

cup fresh lemon juice
1

tablespoon grated lemon zest, plus
1

teaspoon grated lemon zest
2

teaspoons vanilla extract

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DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, cream the shortening and margarine until well combined. Add the sugar in 1/2 cup additions. After each addition add a splash of lemon juice and beat well with a handheld mixer. Add vanilla and beat for another 3-5 minutes until smooth, creamy and fluffy.

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