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Homemade Lemon Frosting

Whip up a batch of homemade lemon frosting that's light, fluffy, and full of tangy lemon flavor. Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon frosting
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 221kcal
Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Remove from bowl and set aside.
    Electric mixer whipping cream in a glass bowl, with halved lemons and a whisk nearby on a countertop.
  • In the same bowl, whip butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest and powdered sugar for about a minute. You just want to break the butter up in the powdered sugar.
    Cubed butter and lemon zest in a glass bowl, with a whisk, sifter, powdered sugar, and halved lemons on a cutting board in the background.
  • Add milk gradually while mixing on low speed until the frosting comes together, about 2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
    Hands pouring milk into a bowl with electric beaters mixing dough, with a lemon and a spoon nearby.
  • Incorporate whipped cream gently fold for a light and fluffy texture. Avoid over-mixing to prevent air bubbles.
    Person decorating a cupcake with white frosting on a white plate.
  • Use as desired on your cakes, cupcakes, tarts or cookies!

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.04mg
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