cream cheese frosting for piping and decorating cakes/ cupcakes

Step 1

Use electric hand held mixer or stand mixer ( beater attachment and not whisk )

Step 2

Beat the butter on medium setting 3 mins until it's light in color and creamy.

Step 3

Add in cream cheese and beat it on low setting 1 minute until blended and smooth.

Step 4

Add salt ,vanilla extract, lemon juice and zest.

Step 5

Gradually add the powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time on the lowest speed.

Step 6

Use 3 cups sugar first. All the sugar needs to be added on low speed until combined .

Step 7

Once combined increase the speed to medium and beat the  frosting for 1 minute.

Step 8

Check the consistency at this point.

Step 9

Scoop some frosting with a spoon or a spatula and turn it over gently to check if it holds peaks. Soft peaks are ok. As it will get more sturdy after refrigeration.

Step 10

Enjoy this creamiest frosting ever .

Step 11

If it seems too soft, go ahead and add a little more sifted powdered sugar.

Step 12

Add liquid only if the frosting seems thick . ( won't be needed though!)