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Frosting, Icing & Fondant

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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This lemon cream cheese frosting recipe is sweet, tangy and delicious! Pair it with a simple yellow cake or pump up the flavor with a lemon cake recipe. No matter what you choose this lemon frosting will have your guests drooling.

Prep:
5 min
Total Time:
15 min
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yield:
2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)

  • Tools

  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Instructions

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Notes

  • To make lime cream cheese frosting, substitute equal amounts of lime zest and juice for the lemon zest and juice.
  • Frosting is a soft consistency, making it perfect for spreading on cakes or cupcakes.
  • This recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups frosting which is enough to cover a 6-inch round or square cake. Need more? This recipe can easily be doubled!

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