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Category: Frostings/Glazes/Fillings/Toppings
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 egg yolks
Pinch salt
1 1/2 - 2 cup confectioners sugar
Grated zest and juice from 1 lemon
Cream butter until smooth; add yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add salt, zest and juice and a little of the sugar, beat smooth, then gradually beat in additional sugar until Buttercream reaches spreading consistency. If it starts to look curdled, add a little more sugar and beat on high speed. Chill to stiffen if too soft to spread. Store frosted cake in the refrigerator.
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LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
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Category: Frostings/Glazes/Fillings/Toppings
Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 egg yolks
Pinch salt
1 1/2 - 2 cup confectioners sugar
Grated zest and juice from 1 lemon
Cream butter until smooth; add yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add salt, zest and juice and a little of the sugar, beat smooth, then gradually beat in additional sugar until Buttercream reaches spreading consistency. If it starts to look curdled, add a little more sugar and beat on high speed. Chill to stiffen if too soft to spread. Store frosted cake in the refrigerator.
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