Lemon Buttercream Icing

6 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approx. 1 lb.)
  • additional lemon juice or milk

Directions

  1. 1
    In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add Lemon juice and zest; beat well.
  3. 3
    Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
  4. 4
    When all sugar has been mixed in, if icing is dry, add additional juice or milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  5. 5
    Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Re-whip before using.

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