Description
This Orange Creamsicle Buttercream Frosting is smooth, fluffy, and filled with fresh citrus flavor balanced by creamy vanilla. It spreads easily, pipes beautifully, and adds a bright finish to cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
- Optional: 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
- Optional: orange gel food coloring
Instructions
- Beat softened butter for 2–3 minutes until pale and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, and salt.
- Add orange extract if desired and adjust to taste.
- Add cream or milk gradually and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add food coloring if using and beat until evenly blended.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for the smoothest texture.
- Sift powdered sugar to prevent lumps.
- If frosting becomes too thick, add cream one teaspoon at a time.
- For extra smooth piping, beat on medium-high for a full 3 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes