Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (divided)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and set aside.
- Mix softened butter, vanilla extract, one tablespoon lemon zest, and powdered sugar on low speed.
- Gradually add milk and blend for two minutes, scraping sides of the bowl.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until combined.
- Add remaining lemon zest and mix well before serving.
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Use room temperature butter for better mixing.
Fresh lemon zest enhances flavor more than dried zest.
Adjust milk quantity for desired frosting consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 20