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Lemon Buttercream

tangy and sweet this frosting is heavenly!
Prep Time4 minutes
Total Time4 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: filling, frosting
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Nerdy Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter unsalted, room temperature
  • 4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • yellow food coloring

Instructions

  • Cream the butter and add 2 cups of sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. When the sugar and butter are completely mixed add 2 more cups of sugar.
  • When mixed completely again, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and salt. Add more sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until the frosting has a thicker consistency that peaks when you pull the beater out.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg