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Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Learn how to make orange frosting for an added zest to classic cakes and cupcakes. Use this orange cake frosting on your favorite chocolate or pumpkin cake recipe.
  • Prep5 min
  • Total Time15 min
  • Skill LevelBeginner
    Amount2 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest (from 1 small orange)

  • 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice

  • 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)

  • Orange food coloring (optional)

  • Tools

  • Mixing bowl

  • Electric mixer

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and orange zest at low speed. Switch to medium speed and beat until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in orange juice.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down bottom and sides of bowl as necessary. Beat until smooth, about 1 minute.

Notes

    • This orange frosting is a soft consistency, making it perfect for spreading on cakes or cupcakes.
    • Recipe can easily be doubled to frost in between cake layers and cover the outside in a zesty cream cheese frosting.
    • To Color: Make the frosting pop with orange gel food coloring added at the very end. A little goes a long way so start small and add more as desired.

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