When I need something to add a burst of flavor to my baked goods, I turn to this lemon glaze recipe. I use it to top cakes, muffins, cookies, scones and more. Only 3 ingredients are used to make this delicious powdered sugar glaze. It’s so good I could eat it just with a spoon!

 

A simple powdered sugar glaze will add delicious sweetness to your baked goods. This easy lemon glaze is the perfect way to infuse bright lemon flavor to a variety of sweet treats.

Ingredients needed

Just 3 ingredients are needed to make this recipe.

• Powdered sugar – Powdered sugar works best for this glaze to make it nice and smooth and not grainy.
• Lemon juice – Fresh lemon juice adds an amazing tangy flavor to the icing.
• Vanilla extract – Adds warm, sweet flavor.

A note about fresh lemon juice

A regular size lemon will typically give you about 1/4 cup lemon juice. Try pushing the lemon down and rolling to help release the juices before squeezing.

Be sure to strain off any seeds or pulp that might be in the juice after you squeeze the lemon.

How to make lemon glaze

1. Place the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
2. Whisk the ingredients until combined together and there are no lumps.
3. If you would like a thinner glaze, add a little extra lemon juice. If you need a thicker glaze, add a little extra powdered sugar.

How to use lemon glaze

There are so many ways to use this sweet glaze. I recommend letting the baked goods cool before adding the glaze. If you add the glaze while it’s still warm, the glaze will melt.

Cakes – Drizzle over a lemon bundt cake or apricot bundt cake. Try it over loaf cakes like this zucchini bread, or even lemon cupcakes.

Cookies – This glaze would be great on sour cream sugar cookies or lemon cookies.

Breads – Add on cinnamon rolls, pull-apart bread, scones, muffins, waffles, and more.

Recipe variations

• Try using other fruit juices like orange juice for an orange glaze, apricot juice, mango juice, or grapefruit juice.
• For extra lemon flavor and color, add some lemon zest to the glaze.
• Add 1-2 drops of yellow food coloring for a beautiful yellow glaze.
• If you would like a thicker, rich flavor, add in a tablespoon of milk to the glaze.

How to store

You can store leftovers or make this recipe ahead of time and store it in an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You might need to warm in the microwave for 20-30 seconds before using.

More lemon recipes

• 31 delicious lemon desserts – If you are a lemon lover, try one of these great desserts.
• Lemon pepper sauce will add a zip to your chicken wings and more.
• Cucumber lemon water is refreshing and simple to make.
• Lemon drop shot is a fun and easy cocktail.