Name: Whole-Egg Lemon Buttercream
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 cups
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, room temperature; 1½ cups sugar; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 3 cups (6 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature and very soft; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 tablespoons lemon curd

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This rich buttercream is lightened and brightened with the addition of lemon curd. The recipe yields enough buttercream to ice a 3-layer 9-inch round cake. For cupcakes, halve the recipe.

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