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A cupcake with lemon cream cheese frosting piped on top. In the frosting is a lemon slice. In the background you can see full lemons.

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

A cupcake with lemon cream cheese frosting piped on top. In the frosting is a lemon slice. In the background you can see full lemons.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 39kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon extract or lemon bakery emulsion
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Milk, optional

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese until mixed thoroughly.
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl and then add the remaining ingredients, adding a portion of the powdered sugar and then letting the mixer go on low until the powdered sugar is completely incorporated before adding more.
  • Repeat this process until all of the powdered sugar has been added.
  • Mix in the lemon bakery emulsion or extract and the pinch of salt.
  • You can adjust the consistency of the frosting by adding a touch of milk to thin the frosting or more powdered sugar to thicken the frosting. (I generally add NO liquid).
  • Enjoy! Use on cakes, cookies, brownies or simply eat by the spoonful.
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Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.01mg