
This frosting whips up silky and smooth, with sifted powdered sugar giving it that light, spreadable texture and soft peaks that hold their shape beautifully on cakes and cupcakes alike. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a touch of vanilla brighten the flavor and cut through the richness, keeping it from tasting overly sweet. Beating the base ingredients together until completely lump-free is the real trick here, and a few minutes on medium-high speed transforms everything into that classic, fluffy consistency you want for frosting. It's a versatile make-ahead option too, since it keeps well in the fridge for a few days and comes back to spreadable perfection with just a short rest at room temperature and a quick re-beat. Simple pantry staples and a straightforward mixing method make this one easy to pull together without any specialty equipment. It's a solid pick to add to your soy free baking rotation whenever you need a dependable, crowd-pleasing topping.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the dairy free cream cheese and dairy free butter together on medium speed until completely smooth and no lumps remain, about 2 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt, then beat on low speed until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
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