Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Orange Creamsicle Buttercream Frosting, perfect for cakes and cupcakes, delivering a creamy and citrusy burst of flavor.
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
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Mix in the orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt until well incorporated.
- Add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk and mix, adjusting the consistency by adding more if necessary.
- If desired, mix in the orange extract and food coloring until you achieve the desired flavor and color.
Notes
This frosting is ideal for topping vanilla or chocolate cakes. For a richer flavor, use orange extract and adjust heaviness with cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Orange Creamsicle Buttercream Frosting, buttercream frosting, orange frosting, dessert frosting, cake decoration