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fresh lemon frosting

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@Quinnn
Not Far From Green Bay, WI

I love this recipe so much, especially in the summer. Top your cakes and cupcakes with this "lick the bowl clean" frosting and then grate some fresh lemon and orange for a beautiful finishing touch to the top.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For fresh lemon frosting

  • 1 tsp
    fresh lemon peel
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 dash
    salt

How To Make fresh lemon frosting

  • 1
    Add lemon peel to butter. Mix well.
  • 2
    Add half of sugar to creamed mixture gradually, blending well after each addition.
  • 3
    Combine lemon juice and water. Add to creamed mixture alternately with remaining sugar until it reaches desired consistency. Add salt.
  • 4
    Beat until smooth. Top with additional grated lemon peel to decorate.
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