Description
Easy lemon glaze recipe with only 2 ingredients, perfect for drizzling over cakes, muffins, bundt cakes, cookies and more (to decorate a 10 inch / 25 cm bundt cake).
Ingredients
- 120 g (1 cup) Powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Heavy cream (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Place the powdered sugar in a medium bowl with the lemon juice, vanilla and heavy cream.
- Mix vigorously with a fork until you have a smooth, lump-free glaze (adjust with more powdered sugar or a few drops of liquid until the glaze is fluid but not runny).
- Use the lemon glaze immediately on your cooled cakes and let it set for a few minutes before serving.
Equipment
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Storage: Keep in the fridge up to 3 days in an airtight container; whisk again before using.
Tips:
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor
- Sift powdered sugar for a smooth glaze
- Add lemon zest for stronger lemon taste
- Adjust thickness with sugar or juice
- Glaze only completely cooled cakes
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Category: glaze,
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 part
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11.8 g
- Sodium: 0.5 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.8 mg