Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Lemon Frosting Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 9, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Yield: Makes 3 1/2 cups frosting Lemon juice and zest give this simple buttercream frosting a refreshing zing. Ingredients 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 pound confectioners' sugar (3 ½ cups), sifted 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 large lemon Directions Beat butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low. Add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating and scraping sides of bowl after each addition, about 5 minutes total. Add lemon juice and zest, and beat until frosting is smooth. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (Bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth before using.) Rate it Print