Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
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This is a refreshing and delicious frosting that can be used for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. The citrus flavor is a winner, adding some sourness and freshness into the sweetness, with the creamy and smooth texture!
Ingredients
| 8 | ounces |
cream cheese
1 package, softened |
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| 4 | tablespoons |
butter, unsalted
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| 2 | tablespoons |
lemon juice
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| 2 | teaspoons |
lemon zest
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| 1 | teaspoon |
vanilla extract
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| 5 | cups |
powdered sugar
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Directions
Add cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixture until smooth and fluffy.
Beat in powdered sugar with 2 additions until creamy and well blended.
Put in more powdered sugar or juice as needed for easy spreading.
Makes about 3 ¾ cups frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 58g (2.0 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 22232% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 23mg
8%
Sodium 44mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
13%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars g
Protein
2g
Vitamin A 6%
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Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 1%
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Iron 1%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
