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Lemon Buttercream Icing Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approx . 1 lb.)
additional lemon juice or milk

Directions:

In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add Lemon juice and zest; beat well.
Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
When all sugar has been mixed in, if icing is dry, add additional juice or milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Re-whip before using.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	290.51 Kcal (1216 kJ)
Calories from fat	291.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.41g	50%
Cholesterol	50.24mg	17%
Sodium	2.13mg	0%
Potassium	9.78mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.36g	0%
Sugars	0.15g	1%
Protein	0.19g	0%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	4.8mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	693.26 Kcal (2903 kJ)
Calories from fat	695.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	77.33g	50%
Cholesterol	119.88mg	17%
Sodium	5.09mg	0%
Potassium	23.33mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.85g	0%
Sugars	0.36g	1%
Protein	0.45g	0%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	11.6mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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