Description
A tangy and creamy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting that is perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. This easy-to-make frosting has a delightful balance of sweetness and citrus flavor that will elevate any baked treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed at first, then increasing to medium-high until the frosting is fluffy and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Once fully mixed, use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Let come to room temperature and re-whip before using if chilled.
Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
Notes
- For a stiffer consistency (for piping), add up to 1/2 cup more powdered sugar.
- For extra tang, increase the lemon juice slightly or add a drop of lemon extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
