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swirl of light pink lemonade frosting.

Pink Lemonade Buttercream

Pink lemonade buttercream is pretty with its light pink hue and tangy lemon flavor. This frosting is quick to make, fun to use and super versatile.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 24 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons grenadine
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Instructions

  • Beat 1 cup butter until smooth, creamy and lump free.
  • Mix in 4 cups powdered sugar until incorporated.
  • Add 1 teaspoon lemon extract, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice and 1 Tablespoon of grenadine. Beat until well mixed.
  • Add more grenadine or lemon juice as needed to get your desired flavor and consistency.

Notes

If using unsalted butter, add a small pinch of salt to the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.002g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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