Orange Vanilla Frosting

Orange Vanilla Frosting

Orange Vanilla Frosting is a frosting made with orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, powdered sugar and butter. It has a creamy, smooth texture and a delicious balance of sweet and citrusy flavors. It is used to frost cupcakes, cakes, and other baked goods for a refreshing and summery twist.

Orange Vanilla Frosting

Recipe by Recipe CookCourse: DessertDifficulty: Beginner
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking timeminutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter

  • 1 1/2 tbsp. milk

  • 1 tbsp. orange juice

  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla 

  • 1 tsp. orange zest minced

  • 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Directions

  • With an electric mixer, blend ingredients in a bowl until fluffy- add powdered sugar slowly to mixer.
  • Refrigerate any remaining frosting.
  • Makes enough buttercream frosting to make a single layer 8 inch cake.