Add delicious flavor to pound cake with this zesty Lemon Glaze. It’s incredibly easy to make and is the perfect addition to cakes, donuts, scones, cookies or ice cream!
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What Is Lemon Glaze?
Lemon glaze is a simple kind of icing made with lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, and confectioners sugar. It can be thin and runny or thick and can be drizzled or brushed onto baked goods.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- confectioners sugar
- fresh lemon juice
- zest of one lemon
- salted butter
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Lemon Glaze For Cake
- In a large 4-cup glass measuring cup, combine the sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add the butter and heat in the microwave on high for 45 seconds.
- Whisk the glaze until smooth and free of lumps.
- Set aside for a few minutes and use as desired.
Tips And Tricks
- Be sure to use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best results.
- For more of a zesty lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest, not lemon juice.
- If you find that your glaze is too thin, add more confectioners sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
Do You Drizzle Glaze On Warm Cake?
No. Lemon glaze should only be drizzled on cooled baked goods. Adding lemon glaze to a warm cake will cause it to melt.
How To Use Lemon Glaze
Drizzle or brush lemon glaze on baked goods like cookies, cakes, scones, and donuts.
How To Store Lemon Glaze
Leftover lemon glaze should be cooled and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Can You Freeze Lemon Glaze?
No. Freezing is not recommended for a lemon glaze.
Lemon Glaze For Cake
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups confectioners sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon salted butter
Instructions
- In a large 4-cup glass measuring cup, combine the sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add the butter and heat in the microwave on high for 45 seconds.
- Whisk the glaze until smooth and free of lumps.
- Set aside for a few minutes and use as desired.
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