An easy, refreshing Lemon Glaze made with just 3 ingredients! You can whip up this amazing Lemon Glaze recipe in 5 minutes. Lemon Glaze Icing is perfect for breads, pound cakes, angel food cakes and so much more!
You know spring is here when lemons have become a staple. In our home you’ll find a large bowl of them on the counter, one in just about every water and infused into many of my favorite recipes (listed below).
This 3 ingredient lemon glaze recipe is the perfect addition to breakfast rolls, pound cakes, sweet breads, a bundt cake, angel food cake, donuts, scones, cookies, cheesecake and so much more! This Lemon Glaze Icing turns even the most basic pastries into something special!
When life gives you lemons, make glaze.
It has a fresh lemon flavor you’ll crave again and again! It’s slightly tart, slightly sweet – perfect for all lemon lovers!
I’d like to think a glaze is icing without all the guilt, wouldn’t you agree? Just a little touch of lemon glaze to quench your spring or summer sweet tooth without all the calories of a pile of icing.
There’s so much flavor in each bite. This glaze is soft, yet sets just enough for a beautiful slice, every time.
If that’s not enough, lemon glaze creates the prettiest drizzle that enhances any basic dessert, making it feel more like a centerpiece. No cake decorating skills required, which is always an added bonus! I still long to take cake decorating classes, but until I find the time, this glaze will do just fine!
Lemon Glaze Icing is made with just three staple ingredients which is perfect to mix up on a whim!
What is in Lemon Glaze?
- Butter – at room temperature is the base for this delicious glaze. I always use salted in my recipes, but unsalted works as well. It’s truly your personal preference.
- Powdered Sugar – You can make it with granulated sugar, however it won’t have the same amazing consistency. Confectioner’s sugar gives this glaze the most incredible texture and soft bite.
- Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed or store bought lemon juice adds just the right amount of refreshing flavor to this lemon glaze icing. You can add a little lemon zest to garnish if you’d like but this glaze is delightfully sweet and the perfect compliment to desserts.
Lemon Glaze is so quick and simple! It truly is the best way to elevate a dessert or breakfast treat – even if it’s store bought! To see just how easy it is, watch the video in this recipe!
The Easiest Lemon Glaze Recipe
- Combine butter, powdered sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Warm and Drizzle – Once your cake, cookies or bread have cool completely, warm the glaze and drizzle over the top of the cake or bread!
You can also use a bowl to dip the top of muffins in the sweet glaze.
Tips to Make the Best Glaze
- Warm the glaze in the microwave (you can use a measuring cup).
- Whisk until smooth to remove any lumps.
- Pour over your baked goods.
This method ensures a beautiful drizzle. This glaze hardens just enough to set, but still offers a soft, supple bite. It’s thick, yet translucent, This way you get a pretty slice and unbelievable flavor and texture!
How to Store Glaze
You can make glaze ahead of time and store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before warming. Freezing glazes is not recommended.
There’s a glaze for everything! Don’t forget to try these amazing glazes as well: Cream Cheese Glaze, Cinnamon Roll Glaze, Apple Pie Glaze, Basic Glaze, and Orange Glaze!
Serve this Lemon Glaze Icing On
- Blueberry Bread
- Blueberry Muffin Recipe
- Honey Lemon Cake
- Lemon Shortbread Cookies
- Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
- Lemon Loaf
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Lemon Glaze
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine butter, powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Warm, mix with a whisk to eliminate any clumps.
- Pour over your baked goods.
Video
Notes
Tips
- Warm the glaze in the microwave (you can use a measuring cup).
- Whisk until smooth to remove any lumps.
- Pour over your baked goods.
To Store
Refrigerate – Refrigerate covered for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before warming. Freezing is not recommended.Recipes to Enjoy With
- Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
- Honey Lemon Cake
- Easy Pound Cake Recipe
I could drizzle that glaze on everything!!
My family really loved this! It was so good and really easy to make!
I love adding this delicious glaze to desserts!
I used this glaze on some scones I made, it is perfection!!!
This recipe looks amazing. The lemon glaze is the perfect summer recipe.
i want to put this on everything! or just eat it with a spoon!! Thanks for sharing
Amazing – very delicious! The Lemon glaze was to die for!
I LOVE how easy and delicious this is!! YUM!
I love drizzling lemon glaze over quick breads, cupcakes, and bundt cakes.
Wow! What a perfectly sweet and creamy glaze! This will be great on my pastry for breakfast!
Is it wrong to want to eat this with just a spoon??
This glaze is delicious! Perfect for so many baked goods!
This is so simple and tastes incredible! I love that it is slightly thicker than many glazes and the perfect balance of sweet and tart ❤️
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
Such an easy recipe! It adds so much to cakes and sweets and is effortless.
I can’t get enough of your pound cake recipes! And this glaze is perfect.
So easy to make. Love it!
You are just amazing, so beautiful and delicious ?, thank you for sharing those sweet stunning cakes and I’m trying
For Mother’s Day !!
You’re so sweet, hope you enjoy a beautiful day!
I used the recipe on donuts and it was really good!
This looks delicious and not too hard to make!
-gabby
I love lemon glazes. They are the perfect combo of sweet and sour