Lemon Buttercream Frosting

A classic buttercream frosting recipe with fresh squeezed lemon juice. I used Meyer lemons from my garden for a tart lemony kick. Amazing tasting!

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Time

Prep: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vanilla

• 1 lb confectioner's sugar

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (suggested brands are Kerrygold or Strauss)

• 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream (or milk)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 lemons, squeezed
  
  

Directions

1. Whip the butter and salt until smooth.

2. Add the confectioner’s sugar in several batches.

3. Add milk/cream, vanilla and lemon juice. Beat until you have an even, fluffy consistency. Add more cream/milk for thinner consistency or more lemon juice to taste.