Creamy Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
This Orange Cream Cheese Frosting is super creamy, thick, and packs a punch of flavor from the fresh orange zest and juice. Made in 5 minutes, this easy and sweet frosting is perfect to use over an orange bundt cake or any other orange flavored desserts!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, (1 block) softened
- ½ cup butter, 113g softened
- 1 tbsp orange zest, or zest from 1 orange
- 1/2 tsp orange juice
- 4 cups confectioners sugar, 454g
- ½ tsp milk
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the block of cream cheese and ½ cup butter on medium speed until evenly combined.
- Scrape down the bowl and add in orange zest, ½ tsp orange juice, and mix lightly.
- Add in the 4 cups of confectioners sugar and mix on low speed. Move up to medium-high speed when the sugar is mixed in. Mix until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add ½ tsp milk, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt and mix again until combined and super fluffy.
Notes
Icing tips
- If the frosting seems too thick, add a tiny bit more milk, about 1/2 tsp at a time. A little goes a lone way. If its too thin, add 1/3 cup powdered sugar and mix until its fluffy again.
- For a firmer frosting that's easier to work with, refrigerate it for about 15-30 minutes before spreading or piping onto your baked goods.
- You can prepare this frosting ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container, and when you're ready to use it, let it come to room temperature and give it a quick mix to restore its fluffy texture before frosting your treats.
Yield
This recipes makes enough to frost 12-16 cupcakes, top a 9x13 sheet cake, or fill and frost a 2 layer 8" round cake.Storage and Freezing Instructions
Storing: Place frosting in an airtight container or sealed piping bag and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bring it to room temperature before using it again, and give it a quick mix to restore its creamy texture if using it to spread. Freezing: Place frosting in a sealed freezer-safe container for up to three months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then allow it to come to room temperature. Give it a stir to bring back its fluffiness before using.Serving: 1portion, Calories: 290kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 39mg, Sodium: 170mg, Potassium: 30mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 40g, Vitamin A: 493IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 0.1mg
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