Description
Lime Buttercream Frosting is a sweet and tangy frosting bursting with fresh lime flavor. Made with unsalted butter, powdered sugar, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and heavy cream, this light and fluffy buttercream is perfect for cakes and cupcakes, adding a refreshing citrus twist to your desserts. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy and delicious way to elevate any baked treat.
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Frosting Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lime zest (approximately 1 to 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed, about 3 to 4 limes)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Whip the Butter: 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.
- Add Powdered Sugar: 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.
- Mix Lime Flavors and Salt: Add lime zest, lime juice, and salt and mix on low until combined.
- Add Heavy Cream: 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.
- Finish Mixing: Once the heavy cream is added, turn the speed on the mixer to medium-high and mix for an additional 3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
Notes
- Lime Buttercream Frosting only requires 6 ingredients and 10 minutes to make.
- This buttercream is sweet, tangy, and bursting with bright lime flavor.
- Perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods.
- Use fresh lime juice and zest for the best vibrant taste.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice or zest slightly to taste, depending on lime size and tartness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
