Fresh Lemon Buttercream Frosting
A smooth and extra creamy lemon buttercream frosting recipe flavored with fresh lemon juice and zest.
Ingredients
12 servings
Instructions
- Zest both lemons and set zest aside. Juice one of the lemons to make two tablespoons of juice. Reserve the remaining lemon for another use.
- In a medium bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), cream butter and shortening with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add lemon zest, lemon juice (and extract if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Add powdered sugar ½ cup at a time and beat until light and fluffy.
- To thicken consistency, add more powdered sugar. To soften consistency, add more lemon juice if required.
Nutrition per serving
Protein0.3g
Carbs32g
Fat16g
261kcal
0.3gProtein
32gCarbs
16gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1424.00
$1424.00
Per Serving
$119.00/serving
$119.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2848.00 vs buying!
~$2848.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (80% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| lemons | 2 | $1176.00 |
| unsalted butter | 0.75 cup | $195.00 |
| shortening | 0.25 cup | - |
| powdered sugar | 3 cups | $38.00 |
| lemon extract | 0.5 tsp | $15.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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