Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Servings: 18
Calories: 193kcal
Cost: $4.34 Recipe, $0.20 per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 1/8 teaspoon salt until fully combined.
- Add 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until the frosting is completely combined and fluffy.
- Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and stir until smooth.
- Use the frosting to decorate cakes or cupcakes. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes enough frosting to top 12–18 cupcakes or cover a 9×13-inch cake or a two-layer 8- or 9-inch round cake.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.03mg
