Fluffy Lemon Buttercream Frosting
This lemon cream cheese frosting is so easy to make! You only need 5 minutes and 5 ingredients like fresh lemons, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter, and milk. Its tangy and delicious on top of lemon desserts like lemon cupcakes or lemon muffins! This zesty frosting will brighten up any cake or cupcake and is such a fun take on classic cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, (1 bar)
- ½ cup butter, 113g softened
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 4 cups confectioners sugar, 454g
- ½ tsp milk
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the block of cream cheese and ½ cup butter on medium speed until evenly combined.
- Add in the 4 cups of confectioners sugar and mix on low speed.
- Mix until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add in lemon zest, ½ tsp lemon juice, and ½ tsp milk, and mix again until combined and super fluffy.
Notes
- This recipe makes enough frosting to frost 12 cupcakes with a piping bag and star tip or fill and frost a 2 layer 9"round cake.
- This is the perfect frosting to go on top of lemon poppyseed cake.
- Add milk as needed: If you find that your frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk (one tablespoon at a time) until it reaches the desired consistency. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Add more lemon flavor: If you enjoy more lemon flavor, add a bit more zest or a few drops of lemon flavor extract.
Storing and freezing
Storing: Store the frosting in plastic wrap on the counter or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap if you are using within a day or two. You can also refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Freezing: You can freeze the frosting in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to three months. When you're ready to use, let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then re-whip it in the stand mixer until light and fluffy.Yield
This recipe makes enough frosting to frost 12 cupcakes with a piping bag and star tip or fill and frost a 2 layer 9"round cake.Serving: 1portion, Calories: 290kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 39mg, Sodium: 121mg, Potassium: 29mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 40g, Vitamin A: 491IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg
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