Stop buying these at the store. 8 homemade frostings you can make at home

Beat butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
Add lemon zest and juice, and beat until smooth.
Adjust consistency with a bit more lemon juice if needed.
Excellent with: lemon cakes, vanilla cupcakes, or blueberry muffins.
6. Bakery-Style Vanilla Frosting
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp heavy cream
Pinch of salt
Instructions:

Beat butter until very creamy and pale, about 3 minutes.
Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing slowly.
Add vanilla extract, salt, and cream. Beat on high until fluffy and spreadable.
Use on: birthday cakes, sugar cookies, or cupcakes of any flavor.
7. Silky Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Ingredients:
4 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened and cut into cubes
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Place egg whites and sugar in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler).
Whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160°F (about 5 minutes).
Transfer to a mixer and whip until stiff, glossy peaks form (about 8–10 minutes).
Switch to paddle attachment and add butter, one cube at a time, beating until smooth.
Add vanilla and salt, and mix until silky.
Ideal for: wedding cakes, layer cakes, and elegant cupcakes.