Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g) unsalted butter, (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) shortening
  • 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice ((or 1 tsp lemon extract))
  • 6 cups (just over a pound) confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup 60g whole milk*
  • 2 tsp. meringue powder**
  • 1/2 tsp. table salt

Instruction

  • In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream shortening and butter on medium-high until fully combined and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • With mixer on low speed, add lemon juice (or extracts) and salt.
  • Slowly add sugar, one cup at a time. Add meringue powder. (The mixture will appear dry.)
  • Add in milk. Turn the mixer up to medium-high (or high) and beat until light and fluffy (approximately 5 to 8 minutes).
  • *You may need to add more milk to reach your desired consistency. Start with the 1/4 cup and if the
  • buttercream is still too dry, add in more milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Make sure the mixer is on low speed when adding in milk and give it at least 30 seconds between each addition.
  • **You can omit meringue power if you prefer. To achieve the perfect piping consistency, you may need to add more confectioner's sugar.