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  "slug": "vegan-lemon-frosting",
  "title": "Lemon Buttercream",
  "description": "Lemon buttercream alternative for the lemon-vanilla cake.",
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  "recipeYield": "Enough for a 9-by-13-inch cake",
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    "1 stick vegan butter (½ cup), softened",
    "3 cups powdered sugar",
    "2 tablespoons lemon juice",
    "1 teaspoon vanilla extract",
    "1–2 teaspoons lemon zest, optional",
    "1–2 tablespoons plant milk, only if needed"
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    "Beat softened vegan butter until creamy.",
    "Gradually add powdered sugar.",
    "Beat in lemon juice, vanilla and optional zest.",
    "Add a little plant milk if too thick.",
    "Beat another 2 minutes until fluffy.",
    "Spread over completely cooled cake."
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