EASY ORANGE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)

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From the Cook's Illustrated Website: Any of the buttercream frostings can be made ahead and refrigerated; if refrigerated, however, they must stand at room temperature to soften before use. If using a hand-held mixer, increase mixing times significantly (at least 50 percent). This recipe can be doubled to make enough for a two-layer cake. Makes 1 1/2 cups, enough for 12 cupcakes.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon orange zest, grated
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar (5 ounces)
1 pinch table salt
2 teaspoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream

Steps:

  • In standing mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat butter at medium-high speed until smooth, about 20 seconds. Add orange zest and beat mixture at medium-high speed to combine, about 15 seconds. Add confectioners' sugar and salt; beat at medium-low speed until most of the sugar is moistened, about 45 seconds. Scrape down bowl and beat at medium speed until mixture is fully combined, about 15 seconds; scrape bowl, add orange juice, vanilla, and heavy cream, and beat at medium speed until incorporated, about 10 seconds, then increase speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, scraping down bowl once or twice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 11.8, Carbohydrate 12.6, Sugar 12.3, Protein 0.1

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