Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Submitted by Tuck Burnette

"I'm so glad to know that one can simply add a teaspoon of pure lemon to basic cream cheese icing with good results, good on all cakes, including spice, gingerbread, carrot, and hummingbird, even red velvet."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 ounces butter
• 1 large egg yolk (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon lemon essence
• 1 dash salt
• 2 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

directions

1. Beat all ingredients till light and smooth, five to ten minutes.
2. Transfer to a bowl, or covered container, spread on cooled cake, or chill for up to a week.