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lemon cream cheese frosting in bowl with lemon zest

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Add the cream cheese, butter, and confectioner’s sugar to a mixing bowl.
  2. Use a hand mixer to mix the frosting until it is fluffy and the confectioners sugar is well incorporated without any lumps.
  3. Next, add in the vanilla extract, lemon juice and zest and mix on high again until fluffy and well combined.