Cream Cheese Icing W Orange Zest
Elevate your baked goods with this luscious Cream Cheese Icing with Orange Zest, a tangy-sweet twist on the classic frosting. Perfectly creamy and rich, this quick 10-minute recipe combines silky cream cheese and unsalted butter with the bright, citrusy notes of fresh orange zest and juice for a refreshing upgrade. Sweetened with powdered sugar and infused with a hint of vanilla, this icing achieves just the right balance of sweetness and zest. Whether you're frosting cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this versatile topping is guaranteed to add sunshine to any dessert. Make it ahead and refrigerate or whip up a batch on the spot for an irresistible finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Allow the cream cheese and unsalted butter to soften to room temperature for about 30 minutes before beginning.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and softened butter. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, while continuing to mix on low speed. Increase to medium speed once incorporated to avoid any sugar splatter.
Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix on medium speed until well combined and the frosting is light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the icing and adjust sweetness or orange flavor by adding more powdered sugar or a bit more orange zest, if desired.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or your favorite desserts, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow the icing to come back to room temperature and re-whip if chilled before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.3 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.8 g | 369% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 353 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 865 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.1 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 244.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
