Friday, August 24, 2012

LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

lemon cream cupcakes
This is a very light, luscious frosting, with a creamy, tangy taste because it’s not overloaded with confectioner’s sugar as many cream cheese frostings are.

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Rating:  10 out of 10

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INGREDIENTS:
4 oz. Neufchatel (lower-fat) or regular cream cheese, soft
4 oz. unsalted butter, soft
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp. vanilla powder or vanilla extract
1 - 1-1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
2-3 Tbsp. whipping cream

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, zest and vanilla till well combined and creamy.  Slowly add sugar and cream.  Beat till fluffy, light and smooth.  Yield:  enough to thickly frost 12 cupcakes.

1 comment:

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

So pretty and tempting! I bet those cupcakes taste divine.

Cheers,

Rosa