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Lemon Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Lemon buttercream frosting is so refreshing for summer! It's smooth and pipes really easily. I love it on cupcakes, cakes, or even sandwiched between two cookies.
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1,682
3
6 min
TOTAL TIME
243
CALORIES
$0.18
PER SERVING
Lemon Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Ingredients
4 INGREDIENTS
16 SERVINGS
Lemon Zest
2 tbsp lemon zest
Powdered Sugar
3 cups powdered sugar
Unsalted Butter
1 cup unsalted butter
Salt
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
4 STEPS
6 min
PREP TIME
6 min
TOTAL TIME
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Health Info
Macros
36g
CARBS
11g
FAT
0g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
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