Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

This quick and easy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is bright, creamy, and refreshing.

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Use it to add tart lemon flavor to cupcakes, layered cakes, cinnamon rolls, and so much more.

INGREDIENTS

– Salted Butter – Cream Cheese – Powdered Sugar – Lemon Juice – Lemon Zest Full Ingredients

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the room temperature butter and room temperature cream cheese and beat with the whisk attachment until light and fluffy, or about 2–3 minutes.

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Turn the mixer off and add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and yellow food coloring.

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Mix on low until fully incorporated, then beat on high for about a minute, or until it is light and fluffy again.

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Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy!

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Can you freeze Lemon Frosting? Yes! You can freeze any extra Cream Cheese Lemon Icing for up to 2 months. Either freezer bags or another airtight container will work great.

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