Lemon Buttercream Frosting
A bright and zesty frosting that brings sunshine to any cake or cupcake, made with butter and fresh lemon curd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 24 cupcakes or a 3-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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (optional for consistency)
- Lemon zest (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Incorporate the powdered sugar gradually and mix on low speed.
- Combine the lemon curd and vanilla extract and beat until fluffy.
- Adjust the consistency with milk as needed.
- Decorate cakes or cupcakes with the frosting.
- Garnish with lemon zest for added flavor.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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