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Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
15
Difficulty
Easy
This lemon cream cheese frosting is my go to for brightening up any cake or cupcake. It's incredibly easy to whip together in just fifteen minutes with no baking required, making it perfect for last minute gatherings. The combination of tangy lemon zest and juice with rich cream cheese creates a frosting that's both elegant and comforting. Plus, cream cheese contains probiotics that support digestive health while adding wonderful flavor and texture. Once you try this frosting, you'll find yourself making it again and again for every celebration.
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Ingredients
- 11 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter¼ cup butter
- 22 tablespoons lemon juice
- 22 teaspoons lemon zest
- 11 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 55 cups confectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
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.
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