3 Ingredient Lemon Glaze Recipe

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!

What is in Lemon Glaze?

Lemon Glaze Icing is made with butter (at room temperature), powdered sugar and lemon juice. 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.

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.

The Easiest Lemon Glaze Recipe

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!

1. Combine butter, powdered sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl until smooth.
2. 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.

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

This 3 ingredient lemon glaze recipe is the perfect addition to breakfast rolls, pound cakes, sweet breads, honey lemon cake, angel food cake and so much more! Just a little touch of lemon glaze to quench your sweet tooth without all the calories of a pile of icing.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword dessert, easy recipe, frosting, glaze, icing

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 168 kcal

Author Julie Blanner

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp butter melted
• 3 c powdered sugar
• 1/4 c lemon juice

Instructions

1. Combine butter, powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.

2. Warm, mix with a whisk to eliminate and clumps and pour over your baked goods.

Recipe Notes

Try this lemon glaze on one of these easy recipes!

• Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
• Honey Lemon Cake
• Easy Pound Cake Recipe

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Glaze

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 168 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 15mg 5%

Sodium 51mg 2%

Potassium 5mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%

Sugars 29g

Vitamin A 3.5%

Vitamin C 2.4%

Calcium 0.2%

Iron 0.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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