Lemon Elderflower Buttercream Frosting Recipe
A light and citrusy buttercream
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings (for an 8" cake)
Calories: 416kcal
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temp
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 1 tbsp elderflower liqueur
Add the sugar and the egg whites into a heatproof mixing bowl.
Fit the bowl over a pan of simmering water.
Whisk constantly until the mixture is hot, sugar is dissolved and the egg whites are a little frothy. About 4 minutes. It should look like a shiny marshmallow cream.
With the whisk attachment, transfer to a mixing bowl and beat eggs on medium speed until cooled and thicker for about 5 minutes.
Switch to the paddle attachment and add in one stick of room temperature butter at a time, beating until smooth.
On medium speed, add in the lemon juice and elderflower liqueur.
If the buttercream curdles or separates, just keep beating until it comes back together. You should end up with a shiny, smooth and absolutely delicious buttercream frosting!
Serving: 0g | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 42mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1060IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg