Lime Buttercream Frosting Recipe

pinata cinco de mayo cupcakes with lime buttercream

Course: Frosting

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 7

Total Time: 7

Servings: servings

Calories: 164kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

Easy to make with 5 ingredients, this zingy and sweet lime buttercream frosting is perfect for all your decorating needs. Simple to make and ready to use in minutes.

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Stand Mixer

Ingredients

1½ cups unsalted butter 339 grams, room temperature (3 sticks)
6 cups powdered sugar 678 grams
1 lime juiced and zested (about 2 tablespoons juice and 2 teaspoons zest)
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine all of the ingredients. Whip on low until the powdered sugar is about halfway incorporated, about 1 minute. If you whip at a higher speed before the powdered sugar is a little incorporated, it will fly out of the bowl.
1½ cups unsalted butter, 6 cups powdered sugar, 1 lime, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Increase the mixer speed to medium high and whip for another 30 seconds before increasing it to high. Whip for 3-4 minutes to allow the powdered sugar to dissolve into the butter and for it to get fluffy.
Frost your cupcakes or cake and enjoy! (We love to use this frosting on these fun Pinata Cupcakes)

Notes

Start your stand mixer on low before increasing it to a high speed. If you start it high, you will get clouds of powdered sugar all over your kitchen.
Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled for the zingiest flavor. For a milder lime flavor, you can leave out the zest.
This recipe makes enough for 2 cups of frosting.

Storage: Store lime buttercream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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