ZESTY LEMON FROSTING

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Zesty is a good title for this one. If you like lemon, you will like this. I pair perfectly with Recipe #477444.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 layer cake worth

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup soft unsalted butter
2 teaspoons lemon zest
5 cups icing sugar (or 6 cups for sweeter version)
2 ounces fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons whipping cream (35% cream)
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons water
1 pinch salt
1 drop food coloring, electric yellow gel (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and lemon zest in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, about 3 minutes.
  • Slowly add icing sugar, mixing on low speed for about 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and beat on med-high for 3-4 minutes until very fluffy.
  • If using color gel, add a drop or two, then beat until blended.
  • Yields enough to frost outside of three layer 8" round cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1430.7, Fat 72.5, SaturatedFat 45.8, Cholesterol 203.8, Sodium 76, Carbohydrate 202, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 196.3, Protein 1.4

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