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Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting  

Creamy dreamy lemon cream cheese frosting recipe
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frosting, lemon

Ingredients

  • 1 8oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 4-6 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract or lemon baking emulsion
  • 2-3 drops egg yellow food coloring gel

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth, add in butter, and mix for 5 minutes, until it's smooth, and creamy. It should look light in color and texture. Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and lemon along with yellow coloring, and mix to combine. Mix on low until it's creamy smooth.