Mirage Recipe
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: n/a
Serves: 4 people
This lemon frosting is simple to make and adds a sunny burst of citrus flavour to whatever you pair it with. It’s a versatile frosting that works on cakes, cupcakes, and anything else that would benefit from a creamy, lemon kick.
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Ingredients
Lemon Frosting
2 cups
Mirage Margarine, room temperature
1/4 cup
lemon juice, freshly squeezed (approx. 1 large lemon)
1 tbsp
lemon zest
4 cups
icing sugar, sifted
2 tbsp
35% cream
yellow gel colouring (optional)
Directions
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the Mirage Margarine on high speed for 3 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.
Add in the lemon juice and zest. Mix on low just until the juice is combined with the margarine.
Add 1 cup of the icing sugar to the creamed margarine and mix on low just until incorporated. Continue adding the sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing in each addition before adding the next. This prevents lumps from forming in your icing.
Once all the sugar is incorporated, mix on high for 5 minutes. Taste the icing: you should no longer feel the sugar on your tongue. If you still feel the grains of sugar continue mixing for another 1-2 minutes.
Add in the 35% cream. If you’re using yellow colouring, add it in now using a toothpick. You’ll only need a little to get a light yellow hue, but colour is all based on personal preference. Keep in mind too much colour can stain your tongue and leave an off-taste in the mouth.
Continue mixing on high for 2 more minutes.
Your icing is now ready to top cupcakes and cakes, or to be stuffed between two cookies to make a delicious cookie sandwich!
