Lemon Whipped Cream Frosting

yield: 24 CUPCAKES

prep time: 20 MINUTES

Light and refreshing, this Lemon Whipped Cream Frosting recipe is the perfect addition to homemade lemon cupcakes.

INGREDIENTS:

• 24 lemon cupcakes, baked and cooled
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp lemon extract
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 tsp instant clear jel

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with a whisk (attached to a stand mixer or a handheld electric mixer) for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Slowly beat in the powdered sugar,lemon extract, lemon zest, and clear jel.
2. Beat an additional 2-3 minutes until desired consistency.
3. Frost cooled cupcakes and refrigerate for one hour. Serve cold and enjoy. Keep cupcakes in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

*I added 2 drops of yellow gel food coloring to my cupcakes to give them a bright color! This is optional.

This delicious recipe brought to you by SHUGARY SWEETS
https://www.shugarysweets.com/2018/02/lemon-whipped-cream-frosting