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square of cake topped with orange buttercream and a slice of candied orange.
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Orange Buttercream Frosting

With only five ingredients, this Orange Buttercream Frosting recipe mixes up quickly and easily, perfect for layer cake, cupcakes, or a favorite sheet cake recipe
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 1131kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients

Orange Buttercream

  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • 4 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 orange , zested and juiced
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until fluffy. Add the sugar, orange zest, and salt. Beat until the mixture starts to be a bit crumbly.
    ¾ cup butter, 4 ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 orange, ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Add enough orange juice (about 2 to 3 tablespoons) until you have a smooth texture. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Adjust with more sugar or juice, depending on what consistency you’re looking for.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and account for about 3 cups of frosting.
To have orange-colored frosting, add a bit of orange gel food coloring until you have the hue you desire.
This recipe yields enough frosting for a batch of cupcakes or a 9x13-inch cake. Double the recipe for a layer cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 1131kcal | Carbohydrates: 185g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 180g | Vitamin A: 1516IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.2mg