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Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Created by: Courtney
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Yield: 6 cups
This orange cream cheese frosting is rich, creamy, and full of bright citrus flavor. Fresh orange zest and juice give it a tangy sweetness that perfectly balances the smooth cream cheese. It’s easy to make, spreads beautifully, and adds a fresh, flavorful twist to cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups (454 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 7 cups (840 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) orange juice
  • 2 tsp (2 tsp) orange zest
  • ½ tsp (0.5 tsp) salt

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream the room temperature unsalted butter and cream cheese for 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  • Add half of the powdered sugar and mix on low until combined. Add the remaining half of the powdered sugar and continue to mix until combined. Add in the orange juice, orange zest, and salt and continue to mix on low speed. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure the ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Turn the mixer to medium speed and whip the frosting for 2 to 3 minutes until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Mix the cream cheese frosting on low speed for a few minutes to remove any air bubbles and to smooth out the frosting.

Notes

Storing & Serving:
  • Refrigerator: Store the frosting in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. To use, bring the frosting to room temperature and re-whip with an electric mixer.
  • Freezer: Store the frosting in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the freezer for 3 months. To use, bring the frosting to room temperature and re-whip with an electric mixer.
  • After frosting: After you have frosted your cakes or cupcakes, keep the baked goods chilled.
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Recipe Tips: Scroll up the blog post to see more expert frosting tips and frequently asked questions to make the most out of this recipe.
Note: Metric conversions and nutritional information are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information. For this recipe, the nutritional information is based off 1 cup of buttercream frosting, which is likely not an accurate serving size.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1223kcal | Carbohydrates: 143g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 47g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 139g | Vitamin A: 2413IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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