Creamy Lemonade Frosting Recipe

Transform ordinary cupcakes into zesty, delightful treats with this dreamy Creamy Lemonade Frosting! Inspired by the Cake Mix Doctor, this recipe delivers a tangy, sweet, and incredibly smooth frosting that's perfect for decorating your favorite cupcakes. Get ready for a burst of lemony goodness in every bite!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 1034.9 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Creamy Lemonade Frosting

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How to Make Creamy Lemonade Frosting

  1. Place 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until fluffy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  4. Add 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup lemonade concentrate (from frozen concentrate, thawed), and the zest of 1 lemon.
  5. Beat on low speed until the sugar is incorporated, about 1 minute. Then, beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute more.
  6. For a stiffer icing, ideal for decorating, gradually add up to 2 cups more powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 24 cupcakes): 129 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 1g protein, 15g carbohydrates, 15g sugar, 29mg sodium, 9mg calcium, 14mg potassium.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

503g

Fat

180g

Carbs

43g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Creamy Lemonade Frosting?

Creamy Lemonade Frosting takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Creamy Lemonade Frosting?

Creamy Lemonade Frosting has approximately 1034.9 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates and 88 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Creamy Lemonade Frosting?

The key ingredients for Creamy Lemonade Frosting are Cream Cheese, Butter, Powdered Sugar, Frozen Lemonade Concentrate, Lemon Zest. See the full list with measurements above.

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