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Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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This recipe is an accompaniment for Blueberry-Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting .

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 4 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat in lemon peel and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until just firm enough to spread, about 30 minutes.

TagsFrostingDessertLemonCitrusFruitCream CheeseCheeseDairyNut FreeGluten FreeQuickEasyNo-CookElectric MixerBon Appétit
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