Pink Lemonade Cream Cheese Frosting

pinklemonadecreamcheesefrosting This sweet and tangy Pink Lemonade Cream Cheese Frosting is a classic summertime flavour combination. The bright flavour of pink lemonade and cream cheese pair beautifully together making it a delicious option for sheet cakes, layer cakes or as a frosting for cupcakes and cookies.

1 cup salted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4-5 Tbsp. frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 Tbsp. lemon zest, freshly grated
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. pure lemon extract
5 cups confectioners’ sugar
red or pink food colouring

Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, softened and cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat for 3 minutes on medium-high speed until fluffy and pale yellow in colour.

To the bowl add vanilla, lemon extract and lemon zest, beating just until combined.

Lower the speed of the mixer and begin to add the confectioners’ sugar alternately with the thawed pink lemonade concentrate. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl periodically, so all of the ingredients will combine.

Add a few drops of red or pink food colouring until it reaches desired colour.

After all of the ingredients have been added, increase the speed of the mixer and beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes or until fluffy and no lumps remain.

Store chilled in an airtight container for up to one week. Beat using a mixer prior to using.

Makes 6 cups to frost: 36 cupcakes, one 3 layer (8)” layer cake, more than enough for a standard 9x13" sheet cake.