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Lemon Icing

Easy Lemon Icing Recipe for Cakes and Desserts in 10 Minutes

This simple lemon icing recipe adds a delightful tangy flavor to your desserts, perfect for cakes, cookies, and pastries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice Adjust for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Optional for added flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • sifter

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps.
  2. Combine sifted powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice and mix until smooth.
  3. Add more lemon juice if needed for desired consistency.
  4. Optional: Stir in lemon zest for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21g

Notes

This icing can be adjusted in thickness by adding more sugar for a thicker consistency or more lemon juice for a thinner glaze. Feel free to experiment with flavors to make it truly your own.

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