Lemon Frosting

By exdircomp

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg yolk (optional)
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

In a standing mixer fitted with the whisk, beat the butter and egg yolk at medium-high speed until creamy. Beat in the sugar at low speed. Beat in the cream, vanilla and salt, then beat at medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 minutes longer. Beat in the lemon zest and juice.