Key Lime Buttercream Frosting
Elevate your desserts with the zesty, citrusy magic of homemade Key Lime Buttercream Frosting! This luscious frosting blends creamy, whipped butter with the tangy brightness of freshly squeezed key lime juice and aromatic zest, creating a perfectly balanced topping that’s equal parts sweet and tangy. Fluffy and velvety smooth, this buttercream is enhanced with a touch of vanilla and a pinch of salt for depth, while heavy cream can be added to customize the consistency to your liking. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a bakery-quality frosting that’s perfect for spreading on cakes, piping onto cupcakes, or even dolloping onto cookies. Bursting with tropical flavor, this key lime frosting is a delicious must-try for citrus lovers and adds a refreshing twist to any dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 3 tablespoons Key lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons Key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream (optional, for consistency adjustment)
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, add softened unsalted butter. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat the butter on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until it is light, fluffy, and creamy.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Beat well after each addition to ensure the sugar is fully incorporated before adding more. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, add the freshly squeezed key lime juice, key lime zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for another 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light, smooth, and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time and mix until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste the frosting and adjust the flavor as needed by adding more key lime juice or zest for extra tanginess.
Once the frosting is ready, use it immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or other baked goods. Alternatively, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Bring it to room temperature and re-whip before using if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 202.8 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.5 g | 642% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 551 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 190 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 506.6 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 501.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 131 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
