Lemon Whipped Cream Frosting

This creamy and fluffy lemon frosting is a great alternative to sweet buttercream frosting. Add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice if you want an even more lemony flavor.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 177 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream, chilled
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Chill a bowl and beaters (or a whisk attachment for a stand mixer) in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Add the heavy whipping cream to the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high speed until frothy and soft peaks form.

Step 3

Reduce speed to medium and gradually add the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest while beating. Continue beating until smooth, thick, and stiff peaks form. Use immediately.