Key Lime Buttercream frosting

By sheilaolim

If you are making a double layer cake be sure to double this frosting. This recipe received rave reviews!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Key lime zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons Key lime juice
• 1 to 2 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat first 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with Key lime juice, 1 Tbsp. at a time, and 1 Tbsp. milk, beating at low speed until blended and smooth after each addition. Beat in up to 1 Tbsp. additional milk for desired consistency.