Lemon Butter Cream

It's not just juice that gives this lemon frosting it's zing, but the zest. For best results, use a good lemon zester to keep the zest pieces small. If the lemon rind proves to be too much of a challenge, just skip it.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened


• 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar


• 1/8 teaspoon salt


• Juice and zest of one lemon


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1: In a mixer, beat butter and gradually add powdered sugar and salt.

Step 2: Stir in lemon juice and vanilla and incorporate well.

Step 3: Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in zest.

Makes enough frosting for 12 cupcakes.

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