Best 8 Tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Tangy lemon cream cheese frosting is a rich, creamy, and flavorful frosting that adds a bright and citrusy touch to any dessert. It is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pies. The combination of lemon and cream cheese creates a tangy and sweet flavor that is sure to please everyone. This frosting is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and versatile frosting that will take your desserts to the next level.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting image

This fuss-free cream-cheese frosting is ideal for those who like their sweets not too sweet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 pound confectioners' sugar (about 4 cups), sifted
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon), plus 4 teaspoons juice

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until smooth, about 5 minutes. Beat in lemon zest and juice. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Stir until smooth before using.

TANGY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Tangy Cream Cheese Frosting image

Tangy cream cheese frosting that taste great on carrot cakes and apple cinnamon cakes. Use less sugar to use to fill cakes, and more sugar if you want to pipe swirls.

Provided by Vine

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®), softened
2 teaspoons Greek yogurt
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy; add yogurt and mix. Add confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup at a time, beating until fluffy after each addition.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 41.9 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Lemon Buttercream Frosting image

The secret to perfecting every dessert you make this season? This homemade lemon buttercream frosting. Layer cakes, cookies, cupcakes-you name it, chances are it's going to taste better with a little bit of this citrusy frosting on top. The best part is that it's super easy to make, and you only need four ingredients to get started. Just mix together butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice and grated lemon peel for an ultra-creamy, tart and tangy, best-you-ever-had lemon buttercream frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cups butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Beat butter, lemon peel and lemon juice in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat 2 to minutes longer or until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

TANGY LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting image

Great on Lemon Drops.

Provided by Amanda Howell

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Lemon

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
4 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter in a bowl until combined. Beat in powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  • Beat in 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups more of powdered sugar till frosting is of spreading consistency. Stir in a few drops of yellow food coloring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 20.8 mg, Sugar 12 g

LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Great flavor and so creamy. Great on Daffodil cake.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Lemon

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, lemon rind, and vanilla together until smooth and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar in 2 additions. Beat until creamy. Add more icing sugar or juice as needed for easy spreading. Makes about 3 2/3 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 66.5 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

VANILLA SHEET CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



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This timeless frosted vanilla cake is finished with lemon zest tossed in granulated sugar for a sweet, citrusy crunch. It's topped with the perfect lemon cream-cheese frosting for a delightful dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Serves 12 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
1 pint blueberries, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan; dust with flour. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Beat butter with 1 cup sugar on medium speed in a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with buttermilk and beginning and ending with flour.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan, smoothing top with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until cake is golden and puffed and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cake cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Combine lemon zest and remaining 1 teaspoon sugar. Use an offset spatula to spread cake with frosting. Sprinkle with lemon sugar. Serve, with blueberries.

LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Phyllis A. Jones-Rubenstein

Categories     Dessert     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Lemon     Bon Appétit     New Mexico

Yield Makes 4 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 11 1/4-ounce jar lemon curd
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and curd in large bowl until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes.

TANGY LEMON FROSTING



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Frosts two 8-9"-inch layers or one 13x9"-inch cake. I have not tried this recipe. I got it from a recipe box from an estate sale.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 2 8-9 inch layers, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup Crisco
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar (sift if lumpy)
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
8 -10 drops yellow food coloring, if desired (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Mix crisco, salt, 1 c confectioners sugar, lemon peel, and food coloring, if desired.
  • Add lemon juice, water, and remaining sugar alternately; mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Add more sugar to thicken or water to thin frosting if needed for good spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 928.7, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Sodium 585.8, Carbohydrate 180.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 176.2, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • For the smoothest frosting, make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start mixing.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch, but it won't be as bright and tangy.
  • If you don't have a mixer, you can make this frosting by hand. Just whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined.
  • This frosting can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or even fruit. It's also great as a dip for fruit or pretzels.
  • If you want a thicker frosting, add more confectioners' sugar. If you want a thinner frosting, add more milk or cream.
  • This frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring it to room temperature before using.

Conclusion:

Tangy lemon cream cheese frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to frost a variety of desserts. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a frosting that's both delicious and beautiful, give this recipe a try!

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