Veronicas Lemon Buttercream Frosting Recipes

THE BEST LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In a mixer, add the butter and the lemon juice.
• Cream together on low speed until they are completely combined.
• Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time and continue to beat on medium speed until the frosting is creamy.
• Add the lemon zest and 1 small drop of yellow food coloring (if desired)
• Continue to mix.
• If the frosting is too runny, add 1/2 cup additional powdered sugar. Keep adding powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until you have the frosting at the desired consistency.

LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy - about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and zest with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes. Taste and add salt as needed. Add up to 1/2 cup more confectioners' sugar if frosting is too thin or another Tablespoon of cream if frosting is too thick.
• Cover tightly and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. After freezing or refrigerating, thaw in the refrigerator, bring to room temperature then beat the frosting for a few seconds so it's creamy again. You may need to add a little milk or heavy cream if it's still too stiff.

LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (FROM THE FAMOUS SPRINKLES CUPCAKES)

Steps:

• Combine butter, sugar and salt and beat till well combined.
• Add lemon juice,zest and vanilla and continue to beat for another 3 to 5 minute or until creamy.

BRIGHT LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well.
• Add remaining ingredients, beat until smooth.
• Will frost a 3-layer (9 inch) cake.

LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Beat butter, lemon peel and lemon juice in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat 2 to minutes longer or until light and fluffy.

LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Beat butter or margarine until soft in a medium sized bowl.
• Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with lemon rind, salt lemon juice, and milk.
• Continue beating until smooth and spreadable.