Lemon Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Elevate your pound cake or carrot cake with this zesty and creamy lemon cream cheese icing! This easy recipe takes just minutes to make and delivers a burst of bright lemon flavor that perfectly complements any dessert. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 108.6 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

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How to Make Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

  1. In a food processor, combine 16 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  2. Process using short on/off pulses until smooth and well combined.
  3. With the food processor running, gradually add 2-4 tablespoons of heavy cream until desired consistency is reached. The icing should be thick but still pourable.
  4. Drizzle generously over your favorite cake and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

20g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lemon Cream Cheese Icing?

Lemon Cream Cheese Icing takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lemon Cream Cheese Icing?

Lemon Cream Cheese Icing has approximately 108.6 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lemon Cream Cheese Icing?

The key ingredients for Lemon Cream Cheese Icing are Powdered Sugar, Cream Cheese, Fresh Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Vanilla Extract, Whipping Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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