Tangy Lemon Frosting Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
3 cups confectioners sugar
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 to 10 drops yellow food coloring
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Combine 1 cup of the sugar, the vegetable shortening, lemon peel, salt, and food coloring.
Add water and lemon juice alternately with remaining sugar; mix until smooth and creamy.
Add more sugar to thicken or water to thin if needed for good spreading consistency.
Frosts tops and sides of two 8 or 9 inch cake layers.
Add water and lemon juice alternately with remaining sugar; mix until smooth and creamy.
Add more sugar to thicken or water to thin if needed for good spreading consistency.
Frosts tops and sides of two 8 or 9 inch cake layers.