How to Make Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the tangy sweetness of lemon that brings a refreshing and light flavor to any dessert. And when it comes to frosting, lemon can completely transform a simple cake or cupcake into a delightful treat. Lemon cream cheese frosting is the perfect combination of creamy, tangy, and sweet, making it the ideal finishing touch for all your baked goods.

This recipe for lemon cream cheese frosting is incredibly easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients. The r...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 3 2/3 cups

  • Beat cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  • Nutrition

    236 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 67mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 23mg