Simple Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting without Lemon Extract

Name: Simple Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting without Lemon Extract
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 oz Cream cheese; ½ cups Butter; 2 ½ tbsp Lemon; 0.13 tsp Salt; 4 cups Sugar; ½ tsp Vanilla

By Sugar Spun Run · 15 min

Ingredients

Cream cheese8 oz
Butter½ cups
Lemon2 ½ tbsp
Salt0.13 tsp
Sugar4 cups
Vanilla½ tsp

Instructions

Using an electric mixer in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Beat in the lemon zest and salt.
On low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
Use on completely cooled cakes and cupcakes. If the frosting is too soft, chill it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, stir briefly, then use.

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