Description
Delicious and creamy Orange Creamsicle Buttercream Frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
- Optional: 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
- Optional: orange gel food coloring
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl for 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth and lighter in color.
- Add the orange zest and beat for 30 seconds.
- Add 2 cups powdered sugar. Mix on low until combined, then beat on medium for 30 seconds.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons cream. Mix on low, then beat on medium-high for 2 minutes.
- Add the orange juice and beat for 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl.
- Adjust consistency with additional cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired texture.
- Beat for 2 more minutes to make it fluffy. Add orange extract (if using) and food coloring (if using). Mix until combined.
- Use immediately, or store in an airtight container (see notes).
Notes
- This frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Let the frosting come to room temperature and re-whip before using if stored.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg