Description
This orange creamsicle buttercream frosting is light, citrusy, and nostalgic with a smooth, creamy texture. It blends sweet vanilla with bright orange flavor for a perfect dessert topping.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 teaspoons orange soda, flattened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 to 3 drops orange food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Add softened butter, powdered sugar, orange zest, flattened orange soda, vanilla extract, orange juice, heavy whipping cream, and optional food coloring to a mixing bowl.
- Beat until fully combined, smooth, and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Transfer frosting to an airtight container if not using immediately and refrigerate.
- Before using, bring frosting to room temperature and beat again until thick and fluffy.
Notes
Add more powdered sugar to thicken the frosting if needed.
A hand mixer can be used instead of a stand mixer.
Flattened orange soda helps prevent bubbles for a smoother texture.
Fresh orange juice provides the best flavor, but bottled can be used.
Food coloring is optional and only affects appearance.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw frozen frosting in the fridge, then bring to room temperature and re-whip before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
