Lemon Buttercream Frosting

By jann

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 tbsp. lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. milk
• 5 cups confectioners' sugar
• Yellow food coloring gel

Details

Servings 5
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, beat butter at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Beat in lemon zest, lemon juice and milk. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in food coloring, just a small amount at a time, to reach desired color.