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Lemon Butter Frosting

Wonderful fresh lemon buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons milk if needed to thin frosting
  • add a couple drops of yellow food coloring if desired

Instructions

  • In large bowl, beat confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until smooth, and increase speed and continue to beat until light and fluffy.((add milk 1 tablespoon at a time to thin frosting if needed))