Ms Georgia Barrett
@zestygeorgia
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
This delightful Tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for adding a zesty touch to your cakes and cupcakes. With a creamy texture and a burst of lemon flavor, it's sure to impress your guests and elevate your desserts.
Details
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:5
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Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Total time15 min.
- Servings32
Ingredients
- 4 ounces
- 1/4 cup, softened
- 3 cups
- 2 tablespoons
- 4 drops
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting.
Step 1
To create a delightful frosting that will elevate your baked goods, start by taking a mixing bowl and combining your cream cheese with softened butter.
Step 2
Use a hand mixer or a sturdy whisk to beat them together until the mixture is beautifully smooth and well blended.
Step 3
Next, gradually sprinkle in one cup of confectioners' sugar along with a splash of fresh lemon juice.
Step 4
Keep mixing until everything is fully incorporated, and you can already smell that zesty goodness! Now, it’s time to add more sweetness—slowly mix in an additional two and a quarter to two and a half cups of confectioners' sugar.
Step 5
Keep blending until your frosting reaches that perfect, spreadable consistency that will make it a joy to work with.
Step 6
For the final touch, stir in a few drops of yellow food coloring to give your frosting a cheerful hue that matches the bright flavors.
Step 7
Enjoy the process and get ready to spread this delicious frosting on your favorite treats!.