Lemon Buttercream Frosting
This Lemon Buttercream Frosting whips together quickly and is absolutely irresistible. This is perfect for all of your cakes and cupcakes.
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature (113 grams)
- 5 cups powdered sugar (567.5 grams)
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1/4 cup milk (59 ml or 56.75 grams)
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl with a handheld mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Add in the powdered sugar gradually, one cup at a time, scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl as needed.5 cups powdered sugar
- Beat in the lemon extract, milk, and salt.2 teaspoons lemon extract, 1/4 cup milk, 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- If the frosting is too thick, add a dash of milk. If it is too thin, add in a bit more powdered sugar. If it is too sweet, add another 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 7mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.02mg