Fresh Lemon Buttercream Frosting
A smooth and extra creamy lemon buttercream frosting recipe flavored with fresh lemon juice and zest.
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Ingredients
12 servings
- 2 lemons
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup shortening
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
Steps
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Zest both lemons and set zest aside. Juice one of the lemons to make two tablespoons of juice. Reserve the remaining lemon for another use.
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In a medium bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), cream butter and shortening with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add lemon zest, lemon juice (and extract if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
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Add powdered sugar ½ cup at a time and beat until light and fluffy.
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To thicken consistency, add more powdered sugar. To soften consistency, add more lemon juice if required.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
261
kkal
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Carbs
32g
(66%)
Fat
16g
(33%)
Macronutrients
Calories26113% DV
Protein0.3g1% DV
Carbs32g11% DV
Fat16g25% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
Rp 24.000
Per Serving
Rp 2.000/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 48.000 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (20% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| lemons | 2 | - | - |
| unsalted butter | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| shortening | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| powdered sugar | 3 cups | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 24.000 |
| lemon extract | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Spend With Pennies
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