Description
A delightful frosting that combines vibrant orange flavor with creamy texture, perfect for cakes, cookies, and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 for 2 to 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Add the orange zest and mix for an additional 30 seconds.
- Incorporate 2 cups of powdered sugar gradually, starting on low speed.
- Continue mixing, adding the remaining powdered sugar, fine salt, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of cream, for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the fresh orange juice and beat for another minute.
- Adjust consistency with heavy cream, adding one tablespoon at a time.
- Beat for another 2 minutes to fluff the mixture.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a vegan alternative and use plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg