Lemon Buttercream Frosting

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Lemon Buttercream Frosting
10 min.
12
163kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on traditional frosting: Lemon Buttercream Frosting! This luscious, creamy topping is not only a treat for the taste buds but also caters to various dietary needs, making it a perfect choice for everyone at the table. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking to elevate your favorite dessert, this frosting is sure to impress.

What sets this Lemon Buttercream Frosting apart is its unique combination of flavors and textures. The zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice and the subtle warmth of grated lemon peel create a refreshing taste that perfectly complements cakes, cupcakes, and cookies alike. Plus, with its gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP attributes, you can enjoy this frosting guilt-free, knowing it fits into a variety of dietary lifestyles.

Ready in just 10 minutes, this frosting is a breeze to whip up. With only a handful of simple ingredients, you can transform any dessert into a showstopper. The light and fluffy consistency makes it easy to spread or pipe, allowing you to get creative with your cake decorating skills. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to add a burst of citrusy goodness to your next baking adventure!

Ingredients

  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cups butter softened
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat butter, lemon peel and lemon juice in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat 2 to minutes longer or until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories163kcal
Protein0.17%
Fat27.38%
Carbs72.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.45260869371502%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:162.9kcal
8.15%
Fat:5.09g
7.82%
Saturated Fat:1.05g
6.59%
Carbohydrates:30.27g
10.09%
Net Carbohydrates:30.25g
11%
Sugar:29.44g
32.71%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:60.1mg
2.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.07g
0.14%
Vitamin A:225.82IU
4.52%
Vitamin C:1.57mg
1.9%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.34%