The BEST Lemon Buttercream Recipe - Sour, Zesty Frosting! Perfect for piping!

[@wj5442]

I used lemon oil. The kind for candy. And that citric acid is crazy addition. The best I have ever tried

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Perfect addition! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

[@alyait8357]

I love the fact that it so easy to make. I love lemon flavour so much. This is perfect to several desserts. Thank you Tatyana. You're the best. Love you.

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

You are so welcome! Enjoy! :)

[@HomeCookingJourney]

All of your recipes are so nice! You are doing an amazing job teaching people to make so many recipes we wouldn't have known without you!

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

You are so kind!! :) I'm so glad you enjoy my recipes!! :)

[@HomeCookingJourney]

You deserve it! 😊

[@Lekcjewkuchni]

Yum, I love lemon cakes with some cream, so good and perfect fot any ocacsion!

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

This frosting is amazing! :) Enjoy!

[@sadekrahman8065]

Love your back to basics series forever and always 😍😍😍😍

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

So glad to hear that! :) I love filming these! Thank you for watching!

[@jessicat9901]

Lemon anything is life!! 🍋😋🤤

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

And this frosting is so lemony and delicious! LOVE lemons! :)

[@DKen2k]

I made this and can confirm the frosting is incredible. Very lemony and delicious!

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I love the flavor!

[@Spartan-iu6th]

Not to take away from your skills but I love your hair. Beautiful, and the frosting looks amazing as well

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

😊 thank you!!

[@SW-kg4lv]

Yummy yummy it’s ramadan and I am really hungry and. I get more hungry 😋 when I watch your videos yummy 🤤

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you 😋

[@gogojojo2718]

You are such a joy to watch 🥺 your personality, your recipes, everything is so perfect

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

You're very kind!! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@SecretsInTheOvenFoodChannel]

Wow! This recipe is moth-watering, Tatyana! I will definitely try it! 😍❤️ Thank you for your continuous food inspiration! Take care!

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thanks so much 😊

[@renimusprime]

I’m thinking of making a lemon buttercream pound cake. Hopefully it’ll come out great!

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Yum! That sounds delicious! Enjoy :)

[@anujchaudhary9954]

This hands down helped me so freakin much.. Thankyou and you look so beautiful 🥰❤ love from India

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

You're so welcome!! :) Enjoy! :)

[@josephferreira6447]

Looks beautiful and very easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

My pleasure 😊

[@jalenwalker3806]

I love lemon frosting.

[@jmg-mastergamer6625]

I'm making this for the strawberry lemonade cakes 🎂

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@blanketghost9012]

Its like 5:03am in the morning and i was trying to wait for a video of yours cus your food videos Are BOOM. Thank you for the recipe💙✨❤️

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Good morning! Thank you so much for watching! :)

[@pamelacleveland891]

Awesome video and information but oh my...that mixer. I need one in that color!!

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you! :) My dream mixer - the color is so beautiful! :)

[@noorzaeima7899]

thank youuu ❤ ps : your hair is amazing

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you so much! :)

[@tracytracyWM]

Yum. I was looking for a filling for lemon macarons. Thank you

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

You're going to LOVE this one!! So good :)

[@ameenababar3927]

Hey did you make this?? And was it sour enough

[@Ramyapad19]

Yum looks delicious i am making this soon will make this with few subs drooling over my samsung galaxy j4 love your recipes making me hungry Thanks Ramya

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hope you enjoy! :)

[@JeremyWhistine]

I love her channel. She’s very clear on her explanations. I was so inspired, I did my own borscht. If you want to see a black guy make borscht go to my channel, the video is coming soon. You can see me make Russian Blini now

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

I'm so glad you enjoy my videos! :) Thanks for watching!

[@arwaibrahim4445]

OMG your hair is GORGEOUSSS😍😍

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you! :)

[@pennypetrovic3682]

TatyanasEverydayFood it is beautiful I think so too

[@sweetnessgalore4943]

💚💚

[@the_kitchn]

really best & nice recipe ,looks so delicious , thanks for sharing , like it

[@ntsikincomanzi3433]

Yummy, it looks fluffy and yum yum

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

It's sure is! The flavor is amazing :)

[@sunshineturtle8196]

Yummy! 🍋

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

So good!

[@pearlenaalan5196]

I just discovered your channel and I absolutely love it! I’m planning on making a blueberry lemon Bundt cake so I Believe this frosting would be great. I see a few people are asking for a substitute for the citric acid, do you think it is because the citric acid will make the buttercream really sour? You said it’s what makes sour candy sour LOL , so I was wondering, Will the citric acid give the buttercream that same sourness that’s in warheads for instance?…thanks for the great videos keep them coming

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hi! I'm so glad you found my channel! :) The blueberry bundt cake is so delicious! The citric acid doesn't make the frosting too sour, just gives it a little zing and helps balance out the sweetness. I think some people are not able to find it so they're looking for ways to replace it.

[@petesoebekti2022]

that lemon buttercream looks so good tatyana :)

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you 😋

[@memesmith0811]

Hi this looks amazing. I want to make an amazing cake for my husband who will be 67 soon and it can be a lot of work to do everything on the day so wondering if it freezes well and then be used to ice the cake. Thank you.

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hi! This frosting keeps very well in the refrigerator. Just keep it well covered or even an in an airtight container. Allow the frosting to thaw at room temperature. This can take a few hours. Then remix for about a minute to get it light and fluffy again. Enjoy! :)

[@SeanHickey-d7w]

A silly question but could I batch make the frosting base like you did but separately add other ingredients such as coco or vanilla or would such icing require different techniques?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hi! Yes, that would work great. It's a great basic recipe that you can flavor with anything.

[@independentRestorationServices]

This is awesome

[@tinaklisura5231]

hi, it looks amazing, im planning on using it for a number shaped cake! is it maybe possible to make it with all natural lemon ingredients : using both lemon zest and juice?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hi! Those are always so fun! I recommend adding more lemon zest. Adding lemon juice can be a bit tricky since it can cause the buttercream to separate. Add it last and mix for just a few seconds :)

[@shoegal7]

Looks delicious! This may be a silly question, but why not use lemon juice instead of lemon extract?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you! :) That's a great question! I don't think it adds enough flavor. You would need to add quite a bit of lemon juice and it would affect the consistency of the frosting

[@shoegal7]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood that makes a lot of sense, thank you. x

[@crystalrockbc]

This was amazing in my macarons! Thank you! =)

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

You're so welcome! I'm sure they tasted amazing!

[@kendrabarnett1066]

Wow I’ve searchers for years to find the trick t o that tang, awesome! Could you add I’m the citric acid to your cake as well?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

I love the flavor the citric acid adds! Yes, you can add it to cakes, too. I recommend adding it at the end

[@laritalewellen432]

i am making this today!!

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hope you enjoyed the recipe!

[@laritalewellen432]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood omg! This is so good. You blueberry lemon cake is next. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@lellyhamata2841]

I love your recipes so much.Do you mind if you share your lemon buttercream recipe please.

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you so much! :) I have the full recipe here: tatyanaseverydayfood.com/lemon-buttercream/

[@MirNasimTabassum]

Very nice cake frosting . May I use fresh lemon juice in this frosting?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you! :) The lemon juice can cause the frosting to separate so make sure to add it at the very end and don't mix too much.

[@MirNasimTabassum]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood Thank you very much 😊 ❤️.

[@julialekhtman7042]

Thank you, looks amazing, where i can see how much ingredients in at?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you! :) I leave a link to my website under every video: tatyanaseverydayfood.com/recipe-items/lemon-buttercream/

[@redhotcilibabe]

Hi Chef Tatyanas, may I know what's the function of citric acid in this recipe? Erm.... Is citric acid = Vitamin C? Thank you!

[@postresbeatrizfigueroa1176]

Hello Tatyana I really love your recipes I have been subscribed to your channel for one years now😊I recently opened my own homemade cooking KZbin Channel but I am having a really hard time with editing I used to use iMovie but now it’s just messing up my videos and I’m wanting to get a camera 📷 but I have no idea which one and also a computer and a program to record and edit my videos but I have no idea which one and I am sorry for asking you but I have searches and searched and I am now more confused than before ! And since you know a lot more about this can you please tell me which app and camera do you use to record and edit your videos ? Thank you 😊

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hi! :) Congratulations on starting your channel! So exciting! :) I'm currently using Adobe Premiere Pro for editing my videos. I also use Photoshop and Lightroom for editing photos. I use a Canon Mark 5D Mark II - I've had it for many years and I love it! :) There are less expensive Canon cameras that are great for video, too.

[@postresbeatrizfigueroa1176]

Thank you 😊 very much you are very kind 😘God Bless you 🙏🏼☺️

[@CCoburn3]

Just what I need for a lemon blueberry cake.

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Yes!! :) Enjoy! :)

[@ritalawson7020]

And blackberry too

[@erinhuggins1779]

Can I ask you what brands of butter do you use for making frosting? I have no idea what is a good butter to make frosting

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Honestly, any brand works well for buttercream! :) I usually get whatever is the best price

[@karentucker9445]

I'm new to your youtube channel that look good I might need to try to make this

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Welcome to my channel!! :) I hope you enjoy the recipe!

[@karentucker9445]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood I have

[@evenichols3517]

You are using a wire whisk for mixing the butter....is this correct? I was unaware that the wire whisk was for beating butter?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Yes, I always prefer to use a whisk attachment. It gets the butter more light and fluffy than a paddle. Just make sure your butter is softened before using it.

[@antoniajagodic]

Great recipe ❤️

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you 😊

[@maryagustin913]

Yummy, I love it.

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you 😋

[@kylunwall6767]

Can also use cream of tarter for a less citric but still tangy flavor.

[@lindyannfarrier8463]

Thank you was about to ask thst same question n I assue it's the sanequatity

[@Waddles2160]

Could I half all of the ingridients and still get enough for 8 large cupcakes? They're all about 3 inches in diameter. Or, since they're so large, should i just make the whole recipe

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hi! Yes, half the recipe should still be enough. If you like a ton of frosting of frosting on your cupcakes, I would use the full recipe

[@farkhundasyed4895]

Thank you, so much

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Always welcome! :)

[@Pablo-pd2gr]

Great❤

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thanks for watching!

[@edwarddelgadillo9712]

Hi! Looks delicious. Is this a crusting buttercream, and can it be used under fondant? Thanks!

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hi! I'm not sure what you mean by crusting... It does harden in the refrigerator though and you can absolutely use it under fondant :)

[@mildredwood7156]

Thanks

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Welcome! :)

[@Marysam84]

Hi I love your recipes..but my buttercream always becomes gritty and grainy after adding icing sugar...what should I do?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hi! I'm so glad to hear it! I recommend using a fresh bag of confectioner's sugar each time. If it stands for too long, it absorbs moisture. Also, try sifting the sugar first before adding. And maybe try a different brand?

[@julietasofiacavazosbarrien8236]

Can I use an Italian buttercream frosting recipe and then add the lemon juice/& zest???

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Yes!! :) I would add the zest and citric acid.

[@julietasofiacavazosbarrien8236]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood thank you so much for you response ;)

[@jodypickett4904]

I love your show.

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@yessicavazquez2201]

Can we make it with an Italian buttercream?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Yes! :) I have a recipe for Italian buttercream. You will need to add the lemon flavoring at the end of the recipe.

[@olivia2405]

Can I use this icing to spread onto a whole cake like normal buttercream?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Yes!! :) Absolutely!

[@olivia2405]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood thank you so much! I’m planning on making a cake for my mum and she loves lemon so I wanted to make a lemon cake for her 🍋

[@Sam-ul4zq]

Random but her skin looks so dewy and flawless

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Thank you! :)

[@winiver77]

what is confectioner sugar - icing sugar? can u use this for a filling too?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Yes, it's icing sugar :) And yes, you can use it as a filling, too! So delicious!

[@sandykparten4056]

Can I use the lemon zest from the spices department? Also. Is the citrus the same as fruit fresh?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

I recommend using fresh lemon zest, it will have a much better flavor than dried.

[@sarahcourtney2499]

Do you have any substitutes for citric acid?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

There's no direct substitute but you can try adding a few tablespoons of lemon zest. You can also try adding a few tablespoons of lemon juice but add it at the very end and mix it in briefly. It can cause the buttercream to separate.

[@beautybliss7409]

Hi can I use lemon juice instead ?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

I don't recommend adding it because it can cause the buttercream to separate. You can add it at the very end and mix for just a few seconds.

[@ireneblanco653]

What if i have natural lemon, how much juice Will substitute the concentrate flavoring?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hi! I don't recommend adding lemon juice as that can separate the frosting. I would use extra lemon zest in place of the flavoring. Enjoy!

[@tylermoore6774]

I'm just confused why we added lemon extract and citric avoid as opposed to lemon juice... Considering you had the lemon to juice since you zested a lemon. 🤔

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

The lemon juice can curdle the buttercream and cause it to separate. Adding the citric acid will add much more acidity that lemon juice can add.

[@lily-yw5wl]

is there any substitute for the citric acid & zest?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

I'm sorry, I don't have any substitute recommendations. You can add more lemon extract but the lemon zest really adds lots of flavor.

[@erikagloria7077]

What would be a good alternative for citric acid?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

I'm not aware of another ingredient that can add the same tart flavor, however you can add some lemon zest to add more flavor :)

[@mslady5952]

Can you use this to glaze a pound cake?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

This would be great for a pound cake! :)

[@laurenacosta6423]

Can I use lime instead of lemons?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Yes! :) What a great idea! That will be fantastic, too!

[@kadykinz18]

So the buttercream not get lots if air bubbles from using a whisk and on a high setting?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

I always use a whisk because I find it gets the butter much lighter and fluffier. If you get too many air bubbles, use a spatula to press and fold the buttercream a few times. Enjoy! :)

[@vickyleroux5012]

Can we use lemon juice instead of lemon extract ?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

If you want to add lemon juice, I would add it at the very end so it doesn't cause the buttercream to separate. I would recommend using lemon zest instead of juice; it will add more flavor :)

[@samhossain885]

Can we store it?If yes;then for how many days?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Yes! :) This will store great in the refrigerator. Just keep it in a well covered container, should be fine for a few weeks.

[@samhossain885]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood thank you for replying and also for the information

[@levynhui6901]

Can I add lemon curd instead? Thanks.

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Sure! I would add about 2 tablespoons at the very end :)

[@marthasoto5438]

Hola soy nueva suscriptora no hablo ingles pero me encantó está receta ojala pudieras poner subtítulos en español sería genial ❤👌.

[@ianbruscky]

it doesen't work if i use lemon juice? im not sure where to get citric acid

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

I buy mine from amazon :) The lemon juice can cause the butter to separate. You can add more lemon zest. You can try adding a few tablespoons of lemon juice but at the very end and mix only for a few seconds. Enjoy! :)

[@ianbruscky]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood i see, thank you! nice vídeo

[@dancingdynasty7663]

Is there no sugar in the frosting?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

3 cups of confectioner's sugar :) You can find the recipe here: tatyanaseverydayfood.com/recipe-items/lemon-buttercream/

[@dancingdynasty7663]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood thank you so much actually I was finding an eggless recipe for a lemon buttercream then your video was recommended to me.

[@Chilli_plays_uno]

Can I use natural lemon juice instead of lemon extract?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

You would have to add a lot of lemon juice to add the same amount of flavor. I would suggest adding more lemon zest instead of lemon juice :)

[@Chilli_plays_uno]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood thank you💖💖

[@TheJhigdon]

can u use lemon juice instead of citric acid

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

I personally don't like adding lemon juice because the extra liquid will affect the texture of the buttercream. Better to add some lemon zest instead of lemon juice :)

[@malucynunez6110]

Muchas gracias por sus deliciosas recetas. Se me dificulta mucho traducir, porque yo no hablo inglés, vivo en México, me gustaría mucho que los ingredientes aparecieran escritos, porque asi seria más facil traducirlos. De cualquier manera...me las ingenio para hacer las recetas😜. Saludos y bendiciones para usted.

[@izzy_211]

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[@jayceb4594]

Hello what can I substitute for citric acid

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Unfortunately, there's no direct substitute for the acid. you can add some lemon zest to help add more tangy flavor.

[@hamnaaamir4390]

Can I use vinegar instead of citric acid?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

No, vinegar will not work well for this recipe, unfortunately. You can add some lemon zest to the buttercream. It won't be the same but it will add extra lemon flavor :)

[@hamnaaamir4390]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood thanks so much for replying ❤️

[@sabrinina]

Wont the citric acid curd the butter?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

No, never had an issue with it. Maybe if you add it too early in the recipe? I always add all flavorings at the very end

[@sabrinina]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood oh nice tip! Thanks! Love your channel!

[@lexthegoddess1166]

To cut the recipe down to 12 cups or even 6 what measurements do I need

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hi! This recipe makes about 4 cups of frosting.

[@snowsasylum9415]

Can you skip the citric acid?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Yes, you can leave it out! :)

[@menahasupramaniam7186]

How much to reduce the icing for a 6inch 3 layer cake? ✨✨

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

It depends on how much frosting you like to use for you cakes. If you like minimal frosting, 1/2 the recipe will work. If you like more frosting, prepare 3/4 recipe. Enjoy!! :)

[@lamirada90638]

How long can I freeze it for?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

For about 1 month. Make sure to store it in a very well sealed container and thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, then at room temp for 1 hour

[@lamirada90638]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood thank you!

[@juiceossou5305]

I didn't see the link for the citric acid.

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Here it is: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S3GYZP8/

[@jenniferfigueroa8702]

substitute for citric acid?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

There's no straight substitute but you can try adding lemon juice but at the very, very end and don't mix it too much. Lemon juice can cause the buttercream to separate.

[@jenniferfigueroa8702]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood Thanks!

[@jordainawright92]

What if your only making 6 cupcakes

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

You can prepare 1/4 of the recipe, using just 1/2 cup butter.

[@kimcruz3889]

Hi Tatyana, can you make cakes with flavor combinations? All I see here on yt are all one plain flavors

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

You can combine any of these basic frosting recipes to create any kind of cake :) For this recipe series, I'm just sharing the basic recipe that you can build a cake with.

[@user-gf8jl4bi5t]

All my creams are too watery😕would you help me please?

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Hmm, are you adding anything else to the buttercream? Is your butter too soft or melted? If the butter is too soft, the frosting will not become as fluffy as it should. Try placing the butter or buttercream if you already started, into the refrigerator for 20 minutes to chill. And if you are adding any flavors or preserves, make sure to add them at the very end and mix only for a few seconds until combined.

[@user-gf8jl4bi5t]

@@TatyanasEverydayFood No I don't add anything else to my buttercream but with your guidance i understand what is my problem,my butter is too soft and i mix it a lot. Thanks for your helpful guidance😊❤👍 I will not forget your kindness.

[@jungkookd.salvatore7564]

Ingredients plz

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

tatyanaseverydayfood.com/recipe-items/lemon-buttercream/

[@zamo3077]

💜💜💜

[@Paulsapartment]

Can you please also give weights in grams?. It’s so much more accurate!

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Yes, I have all my recipes with metric measurements on my website :)

[@josephsaroce4991]

Shes pretty damn cute...

[@taiwanisacountry]

Wtf is a "a cup"? Don't you guy use measurements? Ah I see it is like chinese cooking, a dap of dia and zip of dat. Just makes it difficult to reap if you don't use real measurements. 😑

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

An American measuring cup is a standard measurement, too. You can find all my recipes with metric measurements on my website, too.

[@cecilleflowerfarm]

Oh sugar sugar and refined carbs.

[@shoegal7]

What did you expect from a buttercream recipe?

[@hollydaugherty2620]

Welcome to baking and pastry! You must be new to the world.

[@Clayton.Bigsby.360]

Will you marry me??

[@TatyanasEverydayFood]

Haha, already married :)