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Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Luscious lemon cream cheese frosting made with 4 simple ingredients and the perfect balance of sweet, bright, and tangy. This easy lemon cream cheese frosting can be made vegan or dairy-free, and is delicious on sweet rolls, cakes, cookies, and more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces (112g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup (113g) powdered sugar
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1-2 tablespoons Lemon juice, to taste

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Beat on low speed to start, then increase to medium-high speed and mix until smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. (Alternatively, whisk the frosting by hand.) Immediately spread on your favorite baked treats or refrigerate for up to one week in an airtight container.