Orange Cream Cheese Frosting (Edit recipe)

Add a pop of flavor to your carrot cake and cinnamon rolls with this easy 5 ingredient Orange Cream Cheese Frosting! It's the perfect mix of tangy and sweet mixed with fresh orange zest for an irresistible topping to your favorite desserts.

5 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	263
Fat:	15 g
Carbohydrates:	31 g
Protein:	6 g
Cholesterol:	30 g
Sodium:	1 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	29 g
Calculated per serving.

by The Sweet Occasion

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Serves: 16

Ingredients

8 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese, at room temperature
1 cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
4 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
2 tsp Orange Zest

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

In a large bowl, using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, 2-3 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until completely incorporated.
Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add the vanilla and zest and beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and airy.