Lemon Buttercream Frosting

Yield: 2.5 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients:

 * 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
 * 4 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
 * 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 * 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
 * 2 teaspoons lemon zest
 * pinch salt, to taste

Directions:
Enjoy!
 * 1) With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy - about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, heavy cream, and zest with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes. Taste and add salt as needed. Add up to 1/2 cup more confectioners' sugar if frosting is too thin or another Tablespoon of cream if frosting is too thick.
 * 2) Cover tightly and store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.