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Lemon American Buttercream
This Lemon American Buttercream is silky smooth with a bright lemon flavor! The fresh lemon juice makes it the perfect balance of tart and sweet!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
20
people
Author:
Chef Lindsey
Ingredients
2
lbs
Confectioner’s sugar
2 boxes
320
g
Butter
room temperature, 1 c + 6.5 tbsp
1
t
Kosher Salt
70
g
Fresh Lemon Juice
approximately the juice of 2 large lemons
US Customary
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Metric
Instructions
Beat together sugar, butter and salt until smooth and light. Slowly add the lemon juice and continue beating until homogenous and lightened.
Switch to the whisk attachment and beat until light and fluffy.
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Yield: Enough to cover 1, 8” cake
Nutrition
Calories:
292
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
46
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
13
g
|
Saturated Fat:
8
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
34
mg
|
Sodium:
220
mg
|
Potassium:
8
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
44
g
|
Vitamin A:
400
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
5
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg