I think this my family’s new favorite frosting. It goes with anything … or should I say, makes anything even better? Real lemon juice and zest make this recipe something special. Don’t skimp for the best flavor!

Lemon Buttercream Frosting

• 1/2 cup non-dairy butter, softened (Earth Balance® Buttery Sticks or Earth Balance® Soy-Free Coconut Spread) OR butter
• 3 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk (I use So Delicious® Coconut Milk Beverage) OR dairy milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 Tbs lemon juice
• 1 Tbs lemon zest (plus extra to sprinkle on top)

Cream the Buttery Sticks and the sifted confectioner’s sugar in a large bowl, adding the sugar 3/4 cup at a time to allow time to be incorporated. Slowly add the non-dairy milk, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Whip 1-2 minutes until fluffy, then stir in the zest.  (Frostings like this work best if you have a whisk attachment on a stand-mixer like a KitchenAid. However, a handmixer will do, just be sure to add extra time for whipping at the end of the recipe.)

Makes approximately 4 cups of frosting.

(A wonderful frosting for my White or Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe!)