Description
Skip store-bought options, and learn how to make a sweet, citrusy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting at home instead. With six simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is the best addition to all your favorite desserts!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese, butter, and confectioner’s sugar to a mixing bowl.
- Use a hand mixer to mix the frosting until it is fluffy and the confectioners sugar is well incorporated without any lumps.
- Next, add in the vanilla extract, lemon juice and zest and mix on high again until fluffy and well combined.
