Lemon Buttercream Frosting

Name: Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon curd; 2 to 4 tablespoons evaporated milk; 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

A trio of lemon curd, lemon zest and lemon juice make this the best and brightest lemon buttercream frosting ever.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon curd
2 to 4 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon curd, milk, lemon zest, juice and salt. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 175 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.