Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting (4 Ingredients)
Learn how to make tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting from scratch with 4 ingredients in 5 minutes! Zingy lemon zest and juice combined with a classic cream cheese frosting creates a vibrant frosting for any of your favorite dessert recipes. You'll never go back to the store-bought stuff again after making this.
Servings 18
Calories 267kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter room temp
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 12 ounces cream cheese room temp
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- With an electric mixer, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add lemon zest and salt and beat until incorporated. Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and beat until light and fluffy. If it is too runny, add more powdered sugar. Refrigerate for a few minutes if piping.
Notes
- This makes enough frosting to frost 18 cupcakes or a cake with two 9 inch layers.
