Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
 
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest (grated lemon peel)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar
 
Directions Beat cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla together until smooth and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar in 2 additions. Beat until creamy. Add more sugar or juice as needed for easy spreading. Makes about 3 2/3 cups.