Easy Homemade Lemon Glaze
This silky lemon glaze comes together in just five minutes with no cooking required. Bright, tangy, and glossy, it's the perfect finishing touch for citrus or tropical cakes. Once you try it, you'll never reach for store-bought icing again.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 1¼ cups (150 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 3–4 tablespoons freshly squeezed and strained lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 small pinch of fine salt
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Directions
- 1
Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl to remove any lumps — this step is essential for a perfectly smooth glaze.
- 2
Add the lemon juice one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously. Start with 3 tablespoons and check the consistency; the glaze should flow slowly off the back of a spoon.
- 3
Stir in the lemon zest and salt, mixing for about one minute until fully combined and fragrant.
- 4
Pour the glaze over a completely cooled cake, starting at the center and letting it drip naturally over the edges. Allow to set for 10 minutes before slicing.
💡 Chef's Tip
Always glaze a fully cooled cake — heat will make the icing too runny. For extra citrus punch, swap half the lemon juice for fresh lime juice. The glaze keeps for up to 2 days in an airtight jar in the fridge; re-whisk before using.
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