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Spatula lifting out piece of lemon cake topped with lemon cream cheese frosting and sprinkles.

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Creamy lemon cream cheese frosting with condensed milk only takes 3 ingredients to make. It is perfect for smoothing over a 9x13-inch cake.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings - About 2 1/2 cups
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
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Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat 8 oz. cream cheese until smooth and lump free.
  • Add 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk a little bit at a time, mixing as you go.
  • Once the condensed milk is incorporated, stir in ⅓ cup lemon juice.
  • Chill for one hour to allow the frosting to thicken up.
  • Spread over cake.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a thicker frosting, stir in a cup of powdered sugar.
  • For a bolder lemon flavor, add lemon zest or ½ teaspoon lemon extract.
  • Use full fat cream cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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