Lemon Frosting

Vegetarian
Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

Lemon frosting offers a bright, tangy sweetness that perfectly complements cakes and cupcakes. Its smooth, creamy texture and zesty lemon flavor make it a delightful topping for citrus-infused desserts, appealing to those who enjoy fresh, vibrant flavors and a luscious finish to their baked treats.

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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups confectioners sugar ⓘ
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
  • 1 egg ⓘ
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup shortening ⓘ
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla ⓘ
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice ⓘ
  • 1 tablespoon lemon peel ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Mix confectioners sugar, salt, and egg until well combined.
  2. Blend in light corn syrup.
  3. Add shortening, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon peel.
  4. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

581 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.2g 4% DV
Total Fat 26.7g 34% DV
Carbs 73.2g 27% DV
Fiber 2.7g 9% DV
Sugar 47.9g 96% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9771.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 242.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 32.4mg 36% DV
Calcium 101.5mg 8% DV
Iron 0.8mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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