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Orange Buttercream Frosting

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Fluffy orange frosting with a light citrus flavor. Perfect for frosting cakes or cupcakes.


serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  under 30 minutes

ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons orange juice, or as needed
orange food coloring, as needed
1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1 pinch salt

directions

Combine the butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl. Mix on medium-high speed until fluffy.

Add the orange juice, one tablespoon at a time, with the mixer running until it is the right spreading consistency.

Add the food coloring a drop at a time with the mixer running until desired color is achieved. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Mix in the orange peel and salt until just mixed.


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