Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Frosting (Standard)
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: About 3 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Unsalted Butter-softened; 3-4 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice-freshly squeezed; 1 tsp Lemon Zest; 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

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A bright and tangy lemon poppy seed frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and is simple to make.

Total 15 min

Serves About 3 cups

Steps 6

Ingredients 6

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Base
1 cup 226 g Unsalted Butter-softened
3-4 cups 360-480 g Powdered Sugar
Lemon
2 tbsp 30 mL Lemon Juice-freshly squeezed
1 tsp 5 mL Lemon Zest
Poppy Seeds
2 tbsp 14 g Poppy Seeds
Flavor
1 tsp 5 mL Vanilla Extract

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, cream together the Base Butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the Base Powdered Sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a small bowl, combine the Lemon Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, and Vanilla Extract.
Add the Lemon mixture to the butter and powdered sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
Stir in the Poppy Seeds until evenly distributed.
If the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.