Orange Icing Recipe

Transform your chocolate cake into a citrus dream with this vibrant orange icing! Perfect for complementing rich chocolate cakes (like recipes #31804, #116990, or #147447), this recipe creates enough luscious icing for a two-layer masterpiece. Elevate your baking with a burst of fresh orange flavor. Garnish with extra zest, chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or a decadent drizzle for an extra touch of magic. This recipe was created in response to popular demand!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1096.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 3.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Icing

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How to Make Orange Icing

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of finely grated orange zest and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
  3. Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar, alternating with 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Begin and end with powdered sugar. Use a sifter for a smoother icing (optional).
  4. Beat well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  5. Add more orange juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Continue beating until the icing is light, fluffy, and easily spreadable.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

824g

Fat

97g

Carbs

70g