Zesty Lemon Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup soft unsalted butter
2 teaspoons lemon zest
5 cups icing sugar (or 6 cups for sweeter version)
2 ounces fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons whipping cream (35% cream)
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2 tablespoons water
1 pinch salt
1 drop food coloring, electric yellow gel (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter and lemon zest in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, about 3 minutes.
Slowly add icing sugar, mixing on low speed for about 2 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and beat on med-high for 3-4 minutes until very fluffy.
If using color gel, add a drop or two, then beat until blended.
Yields enough to frost outside of three layer 8\" round cake.