Orange Buttercream

Yield: 1 cup


Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest, or 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 3 to 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until blended. Mix in orange zest and enough juice to make a smooth, spreadable frosting.
  2. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to two days. Let come to room temperature and beat again before using.
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