Lemon Buttercream Frosting
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Recipe Details
Servings: 24
Recipe Category: Dessert
Difficulty Level: Easy
Cooking Times 15 minutes
Lemon Buttercream is one of those icings that goes on almost any dessert. We especially like it in a combination with White Cupcakes, White Grape Juice Cupcakes, and Lemon cakes (of course!).
Source: Cupcake Fun
Makes: About 3 cups.
Tools: Electric mixer
Pin It!What you’ll need
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 cups (approx. 1 lb.) confectioner's sugar sifted
Additional lemon juice or milk (optional)
dIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. Add lemon juice and zest; beat well. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed.
3. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
4. When all sugar has been mixed in, if the icing is dry, add additional juice or milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
5. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.
6. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use.
7. Re-whip before using.
