Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Lately, at night to help me fall asleep I have thought about different frosting and cake combinations, and a lemon cream cheese frosting has made frequent appearances.  I recently got the opportunity to try it out when I made strawberry rolls (they turned out okay but need some massaging before they are blog ready).  It was just as I hoped it would be.  I got the original recipe from here, but I, of course, made some changes.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• zest from 1 small lemon
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Using the whisk attachment, beat together the butter and cream cheese in a KitchenAid mixer for about 5 minutes or until fluffy.  Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract and mix until just incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed.  On a low speed slowly add in the powdered sugar.  Once all the powdered sugar is mixed in, beat the frosting on high for about 3-5 minutes.