Orange Buttercream

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Prep Time
10 Mins
Yield
Makes about 3 cups
February 2010
RECIPE BY Southern Living

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 (16-oz.) package powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
  • 1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

How to Make It

Step 1

Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

Step 2

Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with 1 Tbsp. milk and orange juice, beating at low speed until blended and smooth after each addition.

Step 3

If desired, beat in remaining 1 Tbsp. milk, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency. Beat in food coloring until blended, if desired.

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Ratings & Reviews

SweetBaker34's Review

garlicandonions
June 09, 2013
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NattyJo's Review

SweetBaker34
August 05, 2012
This was delicious! It tasted like an orange creamsicle! However, it was hard to get firm enough to spread. If I didn't add a lot more powdered sugar, the frosting would have ran off the sides of the cupcakes! I stuck it in the refrigerator to get a better consistency. Even though it tasted good, it was really sweet!

garlicandonions's Review

NattyJo
June 11, 2010
This icing is amazing!! Just finished making it and literally licked the mixing bowl clean! I did not make the citrus cupcakes with it but instead used store bought orange cake mix. I think i will try the recipe next time! Thank you.