Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This quick and easy Lemon Cream Cheese frosting is bright, creamy, and refreshing. Use it to add tart lemon flavor to cupcakes, layered cakes, cinnamon rolls, and so much more.
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 5-6 drops yellow food coloring
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened butter and cream cheese and beat with the whisk attachment until light and fluffy, or about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn the mixer off and add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and yellow food coloring. Mix on low until fully incorporated, then beat on high for about 1 minute, or until it is light and fluffy again.
- Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions: store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To use again, pull the frosting out to room temperature for about 30 minutes before whipping until light and fluffy again.
Freezing: freeze leftover frosting in freezer bags or another airtight container for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer to the fridge overnight. Once you are ready to use it, pull it out to room temperature for about 30 minutes and then whip until light and fluffy.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 23mg | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.04mg