Description
This simple Lemon Glaze recipe is a quick and easy way to add a bright, tangy sweetness to cakes, cookies, or quick breads using just powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar (240g)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Sugar and Lemon Juice: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Adjust Consistency: Add the remaining lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition until the icing reaches a consistency that can be easily drizzled over your baked goods.
Notes
- This lemon glaze is quick and easy to prepare, requiring only two ingredients and a couple of minutes.
- Perfect for drizzling over cakes, cookies, or quick breads to add a fresh citrus flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (approximate)
- Calories: 944 kcal per 1 cup
- Sugar: 236 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 243 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
