Ingredients
Buttercream Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons grenadine
Instructions
- Beat Butter: Beat 1 cup of softened butter until it becomes smooth, creamy, and free of lumps, creating a silky base for the frosting.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually mix in 4 cups of powdered sugar until fully incorporated into the butter, achieving a thick and fluffy texture.
- Incorporate Flavors: Add 1 teaspoon of lemon extract, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of grenadine. Beat the mixture until these flavorings are well blended throughout the frosting.
- Adjust Flavor and Consistency: Taste the buttercream and add additional grenadine or lemon juice as needed to reach your desired flavor intensity and consistency for spreading or piping.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy beating and smooth texture.
- Add grenadine gradually to control the depth of pink color and sweetness.
- This frosting is perfect for lemon-flavored cakes or any vanilla base cupcakes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before using again.
- You can adjust the lemon extract and juice to enhance tartness if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
