Making Homeade Frosting....?

Question

I am making a lemon frosting and I want to know if I can make it ahead of time and if so how do I store it? Thanks!

Answer 1

Here is a good recipe. A good lemon cream frosting can keep in the fridge up to 6 days and up to 6 months in the freezer. Happy Baking!

Lemon Buttercream Frosting
1/3 c. butter
4 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. fresh lemon juices
1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peels
Steps
1Step OneBeat butter in a mixing bowl until it is fluffy.
2Step TwoAdd 2 c. of the powdered sugar gradually, beating constantly.
3Step ThreeSlowly beat in lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla.
4Step FourSlowly beat in the rest of the powdered sugar. If necessary, add a little more lemon juice if frosting is not spreadable.
5Step FiveUse immediately.
Tips & Warnings
You can keep this frosting in the refrigerator up to six days and in the freezer up to six months.

Answer 2

As long as it's not royal icing, yes, you can store it in an airtight container at room temp. Stir again before using.

Answer 3

put it in a cup or bowl or whatev and put on ceran wrap and then put it in your fridge