Lemon Buttercream

By barbsjustagirl

Ingredients

• This frosting is right in the middle. Not too sweet, not too buttery.
• 1 lb. soft butter unsalted (4 sticks)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• zest from 1 lemon
• 1 packet(dry) of lemon juice, citric acid or 1/4 teaspoon – optional
• 1 lb powdered sugar sifted

Preparation

Step 1

Blend the butter, lemon packet, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a mixer at medium until soft and blended well, about 3 minutes. Slowly add powdered sugar a little at a time on low-speed. Once it is all in and mixed beat at high-speed until light and fluffy for about 4 minutes. You can store the unused frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week.