Lemon Buttercream Frosting
A luscious lemon buttercream frosting that adds a burst of zesty flavor to any dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes or a 2-layer cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon curd
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
- Add lemon curd, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth.
- If too thick, add a teaspoon of milk for desired consistency.
- Use immediately to frost cupcakes or cakes.
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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