Lemon Zested Cream Cheese Frosting
This recipe will make enough frosting to frost 24+ cupcakes or 8'' 1 cake. Be sure to allow the cream-cheese and lemon to sit out at room temp for at least 1-2 hours or microwave for a few seconds then allow to sit until soft.
Servings 4 cups
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces unsalted butter 2 sticks , softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese 1 bar, softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- zest of 1 lemon about 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until pale and creamy.
Lower the speed and add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth and fluffy
Beat in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.