Zesty Lemon Frosting Recipe

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Zesty Lemon Frosting
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 5 cups icing sugar (or 6 cups for sweeter version)
  • 6 tbsp whipping cream (35% cream)
  • 1/2 tsp lemon extract
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 drop food coloring, electric yellow gel (optional)

Directions:

  1. Cream butter and lemon zest in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, about 3 minutes.
  2. Slowly add icing sugar, mixing on low speed for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and beat on med-high for 3-4 minutes until very fluffy.
  4. If using color gel, add a drop or two, then beat until blended.
  5. Yields enough to frost outside of three layer 8 round cake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1530.25 Kcal (6407 kJ)
Calories from fat 297.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33g 51%
Cholesterol 24.98mg 8%
Sodium 1112.97mg 46%
Potassium 528.56mg 11%
Total Carbs 284.77g 95%
Sugars 77.32g 309%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g 28%
Protein 27.07g 54%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 10%
Iron 12.4mg 69%
Calcium 154.4mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 380.55 Kcal (1593 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.21g 51%
Cholesterol 6.21mg 8%
Sodium 276.78mg 46%
Potassium 131.44mg 11%
Total Carbs 70.82g 95%
Sugars 19.23g 309%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 28%
Protein 6.73g 54%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 10%
Iron 3.1mg 69%
Calcium 38.4mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 32.6
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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