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Lemon Buttercream Frosting
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Ready in: < 30 minutes
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice, or as needed
Place the butter in a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. With the mixer running, gradually add the powdered sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the lemon peel and enough of the lemon juice to reach the desired spreading consistency. 1 batch should frost a 13x9 cake or a 2-layer cake.
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