Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
A smooth and fluffy orange cream cheese frosting combining the tangy richness of cream cheese and butter with sweet powdered sugar, brightened by fresh orange zest and orange extract. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and other baked treats to add a citrusy, creamy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups of frosting, enough to frost one 9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup salted softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp orange extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese and Butter: Beat the softened cream cheese and salted softened butter together until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a creamy base for the frosting.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Orange Flavorings: Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the orange zest and orange extract. Continue beating the mixture until it becomes light, fluffy, and evenly blended with a bright orange aroma.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for a smooth frosting texture.
- Gradually adding powdered sugar helps avoid lumps and keeps the frosting fluffy.
- Orange zest can be substituted with fresh orange juice for a more pronounced citrus flavor, but reduce liquid elsewhere if doing so.
- Use salted butter to balance sweetness, or unsalted butter with a pinch of salt if preferred.
Keywords: orange cream cheese frosting, citrus frosting, cream cheese frosting, orange zest frosting, no-bake frosting
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