5 Minute Fluffy Orange Buttercream
This buttercream frosting recipe transforms classic American buttercream into a fresh and fluffy batch of Orange Frosting with REAL orange flavor -no flavoring extracts necessary! This naturally flavored frosting Is perfect to top all kinds of cakes and cupcakes!
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups (420 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 (1) orange, large
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) milk, or cream
- 1 pinch (1 pinch) kosher salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar and 1/2 cup unsalted butter.
- Mix on low speed working up to medium as the sugar combines with the butter. About 2-3 mins.
- Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides.
- Zest the whole orange over the bowl, it's best to do it this way so you save all the oils. Add 1-2 tsp orange juice to the bowl. Mix on low.
- With the mixer on low add the heavy cream or milk slowly.
- Mix on medium for 3 minutes and enjoy!
- If its too thin add 1/4 cup powdered sugar. If its too thick, add in 1 tsp more orange juice.
Notes
No need to really measure the juice, you can always thicken it up with more powdered sugar.
Yield
This frosting makes enough to frost 12-16 cupcakes. If you are piping the frosting you will get closer to 12 but if you are frosting with a knife you'll be able to frost about 16 cupcakes. For a cake, this is enough frosting to fill and frost a 2 layer 8 inch cake.Storage and Freezing
Storing - To store this orange icing, transfer it to an airtight container and cover it tightly with a layer of plastic wrap. This helps keep the frosting from hardening on the top. Close the lid of the container, and either keep it at room temperature for a day or keep it refrigerated for 5-7 days. Alternatively you can just dump out the frosting onto plastic wrap and wrap tightly. Take the frosting out 1 hour before you want to use it, you may want to rewhip it in the mixer. Freezing - To freeze, spoon the frosting onto a piece of plastic wrap, then fold the plastic wrap over the top, bundling the frosting securely. Place the bundle of frosting in the freezer until it is almost solid, then place it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2-3 months.Serving: 1portion, Calories: 210kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 25mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 35g, Vitamin A: 263IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 0.03mg
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