Easy Lemon Frosting
A simple and delightful lemon frosting that brings brightness to any dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 24 cupcakes or one 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon curd
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter by placing it into a mixing bowl. Beat it with a mixer until it’s creamy and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Incorporate the lemon curd and, if desired, the vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Frost your cooled cakes or cupcakes with the ready frosting.
Notes
For best results, ensure your butter is softened but not melting. Add powdered sugar if frosting is too runny.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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