Best 5 Lemonade Butter Cream Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Lemonade Buttercream Frosting, the perfect topping for your culinary creations. This luscious frosting combines the refreshing tang of lemon with the velvety richness of butter and cream cheese, resulting in an explosion of taste that will tantalize your palate. With its smooth and creamy texture, this frosting effortlessly elevates cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, transforming them into irresistible treats.

For those seeking a classic buttercream frosting with a delightful twist, our Lemon Buttercream Frosting is a match made in heaven. Its zesty lemon flavor perfectly complements a variety of desserts, adding a refreshing touch to your favorite treats.

If you prefer a frosting with a subtle hint of lemon, our Lemonade Buttercream Frosting is an excellent choice. Its delicate lemon flavor harmonizes beautifully with other ingredients, allowing the other flavors in your dessert to shine through.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Classic Buttercream Frosting flavored with fresh lemons makes this Best Lemon Buttercream Frosting one of those go-to frostings that will always be a hit.

Provided by Two Sisters Crafting

Categories     Frosting

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Butter - Softened (we used Salted Sweet Cream Butter)
5 cups of Powdered Sugar
1 tablespoon of Lemon Zest
1/4 cup of freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
Wilton Color Right Food Coloring System - Yellow
Decorating Bags
Wilton 2D Decorating Tip
Mixer
Zester/Rasp

Steps:

  • In a mixer, add the butter and the lemon juice.
  • Cream together on low speed until they are completely combined.
  • Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time and continue to beat on medium speed until the frosting is creamy.
  • Add the lemon zest and 1 small drop of yellow food coloring (if desired)
  • Continue to mix.
  • If the frosting is too runny, add 1/2 cup additional powdered sugar. Keep adding powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until you have the frosting at the desired consistency.

LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Lemon buttercream frosting is tangy, sweet, and creamy. It tastes delicious on everything and is so easy to make!

Provided by Sally

Categories     Frosting

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup (2 sticks; 230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
4 and 1/2 cups (540g) confectioners' sugar
2 and 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 Tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons lemon zest
pinch salt, to taste

Steps:

  • With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy - about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and zest with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes. Taste and add salt as needed. Add up to 1/2 cup more confectioners' sugar if frosting is too thin or another Tablespoon of cream if frosting is too thick.
  • Cover tightly and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. After freezing or refrigerating, thaw in the refrigerator, bring to room temperature then beat the frosting for a few seconds so it's creamy again. You may need to add a little milk or heavy cream if it's still too stiff.

LEMONADE BUTTER CREAM FROSTING



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I make this frosting to go with the Pink Lemonade Cake I also submitted. It is SO good. If you would like, you can also add a drop of red food coloring to add a pink hue to the frosting as well.

Provided by HillBillyFilly

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3-5 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups butter, softened (3 sticks)
6 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate, thats been thawed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
6 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl beat butter, lemonade concentrate and zest at medium speed with a mixer until combined. Gradually add powdered sugar beating until smooth. If you would like, add a drop of red food coloring to make the frosting pink as well.

LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Make and share this Lemon Buttercream Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 9 inch double layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter (not spread or tub product) or 1/2 cup margarine (not spread or tub product)
1 (1 lb) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon milk
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Beat butter or margarine until soft in a medium sized bowl.
  • Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with lemon rind, salt lemon juice, and milk.
  • Continue beating until smooth and spreadable.

BUTTERCREAM ICING



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Foolproof cake frosting requires just butter and icing sugar - try out different flavourings and use our guide for quantities

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 10m

Yield Makes enough to ice 12 cupcakes/fill and cover a 20cm cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

600g icing sugar, sifted
300g unsalted or salted butter, softened
finely grated lemon zest
finely grated orange zest
a dash of vanilla extract
few drops food colouring
cocoa powder, to taste

Steps:

  • Beat 600g sifted icing sugar and 300g butter together with your chosen flavouring and colouring if using, add 2-3 tablespoons of boiling water to loosen and beat until smooth.
  • Fill a piping bag with a star nozzle and pipe onto cupcakes or smear in the middle and over the top of a 20cm cake using a palette knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 20.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Protein 0.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use softened butter: To ensure a smooth and creamy frosting, make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before you start mixing.
  • Gradually add the confectioners' sugar: Adding the sugar all at once can make the frosting too thick, so add it gradually and mix well until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice will give your frosting the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Chill the frosting before using: Chilling the frosting for at least 30 minutes will help it set and make it easier to work with.
  • Use a piping bag to decorate: A piping bag is a great way to create beautiful decorations on your cakes and cupcakes. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting.

Conclusion:

Lemon buttercream frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It's perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and even fruit salads. With its bright and tangy flavor, lemon buttercream frosting is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a frosting that's both delicious and easy to make, give lemon buttercream frosting a try.

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