Best Tangy Lemon Frosting Recipes

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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

TANGY LEMON FROSTING



Tangy Lemon Frosting image

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

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