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Lime Buttercream Frosting
Lime Buttercream Frosting only requires 6 ingredients and 10 minutes to make. This buttercream frosting is sweet and tangy and bursting with lime flavor! Perfect for cakes and cupcakes!
👥 5 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Courtney📖 cakemehometonight
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add room temperature butter to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment. Whip the butter for ⏱️ 5 minutes on medium-high speed, scraping down the sides occasionally, until the butter is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
2
Add one half of the powdered sugar and mix on the lowest speed setting until fully combined. Add remaining powdered sugar and continue to mix on low until incorporated.
powdered sugar5 cups
3
Add lime zest, lime juice, and salt and mix on low until combined.
lime zest (approximately 1 to 2 limes)1 tsp
4
Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while mixing on low speed. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure the frosting is well mixed.
heavy cream2 tbsp
5
Once the heavy cream is added, turn the speed on the mixer to medium-high and mix for an additional ⏱️ 3 minutes until smooth.
heavy cream2 tbsp
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