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Lemon glaze in a bowl with a whisk with lemon wedges on a board, a measuring cup with powdered sugar, and a purple dishcloth around it.
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Lemon Glaze Recipe

Try my quick and easy Lemon Glaze recipe that only takes 2 ingredients and a minute or two to whip up!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 944kcal
Author John Kanell

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Microplane or lemon zester

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth.
  • Add the remaining lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the icing reaches a consistency that can be drizzled over cakes, cookies, or quick breads.

Notes

  • You can add up to 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (for pretty vanilla bean flecks!) to this recipe for added flavor. A pinch of salt can also help to balance some of the tart and sweet flavors.
  • This makes enough glaze to ice a 10-inch bundt cake, two 9x5-inch loaf cakes or breads, a dozen muffins and scones, or 1-2 dozen cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 944kcal | Carbohydrates: 243g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 236g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg