Lemon Glaze Recipe

This lemon glaze recipe is my favorite way to make everyday baked goods feel a little bit more special. With just 2 ingredients, it’s amazingly easy to make (just add them to a bowl and stir!), and the minimal effort is always worth it. It looks so pretty on top of a loaf cake, cookies, or scones, and it gives them an extra pop of sweet, zesty flavor.

I’m sharing some of my favorite recipes to pair with it in the post below. But really, anytime you want to elevate a simple treat, this lemon glaze will do the trick.

When the glaze is smooth, adjust the consistency to your liking. If it seems too thick, add more lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at time, until the glaze is pourable. That’s it!

To use the glaze, pour or drizzle it over any baked good that has cooled to room temperature. (Don’t add it while the baked goods are still warm. If you do, the glaze will melt!)

Lemon Glaze

This simple lemon glaze is delicious on cakes, cookies, scones, and more! To help the glaze set up nicely, pour it over baked goods after they have cooled completely.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instruction:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Whisk to combine, adding more lemon juice as needed to create a smooth, pourable glaze.
2. Drizzle over cakes and cookies that have cooled completely after baking. See the blog post above for more ideas to use lemon glaze.

How to Make a Lemon Glaze

Perfect lemon icing glaze, with salted butter giving it an amazing taste.

Prep: 3min

Total: 3min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 868 kcal, Carbohydrate 214 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 207 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 zest of one lemon
• 1 teaspoon salted butter

Instruction:

1. In a large Pyrex measuring cup, the 4 cup capacity ones are the best, combine the sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest.
2. Now, again, I use salted butter. If you want to add another layer of taste, feel free to toss just a pinch of salt into the mix now. We all know how I feel about salt in icings, such as my buttercream icing recipe. The salt is a necessity to cut the sugar taste and add some complexity past that overwhelming sweet rush. Just the tiniest pinch, depending on how salty your butter is.
3. Add in the butter then microwave on high for 45 seconds.
4. Take out the measuring cup and whisk until smooth, making sure there are no lumps.
5. Let it sit for a few minutes then pour it over your creation.

3 Minute Easy Lemon Glaze (For Bundt Cakes!)

This simple three ingredient Easy Lemon Glaze can be made in 3 minutes and is the perfect icing to top bundt cakes and fruit desserts! It is made with fresh lemon, powdered sugar and milk for an easy and quick topping.

Prep: 3min

Total: 3min

Yield: 10

Serving Size: 1 portion

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 portion, calories 48 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 0.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Saturated Fat 0.03 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 0.05 g, Sugar 12 g, unSaturated Fat 0.012 g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tsp fresh lemon zest
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp milk

Instruction:

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Lemon Glaze | Cake Glaze | Cake Icing

FAQ

What is lemon glaze made of?

Is glaze just sugar and water?

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