Lemon Buttercream Frosting

I hope everyone's Valentine's Day went well? If not, come stop by for one of these delicious Lemon Zest Buttercream Cupcakes!  I still have a few more from yesterday's batch :)

Ingredients:

• 8oz. of unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 4 1/2 cups of confectioner's sugar
• 2 teaspoons of Lemon zest
• 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• Splash of water (possibly)

Tips Before Starting: 

• Set aside about 40 minutes to let the butter sit at room temperature. If you're in a hurry, you can put the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for about 5 seconds. 
• My frosting turned out to be a bit thick, so the splashes of water will thin the frosting to the perfect consistency.  

Instructions:

1. Using a zester, zest 2-3 lemons, you're going to need about 2 teaspoons worth. 
2. After zesting the lemon, cut the lemons and squeeze about 3 tablespoons worth of lemon juice into a side dish.
3. Mix the room temperature unsalted butter, lemon zest, juice, and half of the confectioners' sugar. 
4. Gradually add the remaining sugar, so that the frosting becomes a nice smooth consistency.

Cost:

• 3 Lemons- $0.60
• a stick of butter- $0.40
• a bag of confectioners's sugar ~ $1

Approximate Total Cost:  $2 for frosting for 20 cupcakes.



xoxo,
Amy