Lightly Lemony Buttercream Frosting |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A slight variation fromthe book Food Men Love Ingredients:
1/2 cup sweet butter, softened |
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar |
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract, for an extra lemon kick |
1/3 teaspoon lemon juice |
5 tablespoons half-and-half |
Directions:
1. With an electric mixer on low-speed, cream butter, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice.
2. Slowly add the half-and-half until the frosting is creamy.
3. Beat well, but do not overmix or the frosting will seperate.
4. Ice to your heart's content!
5. Makes enough for one 9-inch 2-layer cake or one dozen cupcakes.
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