THE BEST LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Classic Buttercream Frosting flavored with fresh lemons makes this Best Lemon Buttercream Frosting one of those go-to frostings that will always be a hit.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup Butter – Softened (we used Salted Sweet Cream Butter)
• 5 cups of Powdered Sugar
• 1 tablespoon of Lemon Zest
• 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
• Wilton Color Right Food Coloring System – Yellow
• Decorating Bags
• Wilton 2D Decorating Tip
• Mixer
• Zester/Rasp

DIRECTIONS:

• 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.

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