Orange Buttercream Frosting

Name: Orange Buttercream Frosting
Yield: makes enough for 12 cupcakes (or 2 8-inch cakes)
Ingredients: 1 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening; 3 cups confectioners’ sugar; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons orange zest; Pinch of salt

December 9, 2011

Recipe information

Yield
makes enough for 12 cupcakes (or 2 8-inch cakes)

Ingredients

1 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening

3 cups confectioners’ sugar

1/4 cup orange juice

2 teaspoons orange zest

Pinch of salt

Preparation

Step 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the shortening on medium speed, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add the confectioners’ sugar in three batches, mixing after each addition.
Step 3
Add the orange juice, orange zest, and salt.
Step 4
Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. You can either pipe the frosting or spread it with a butter knife or frosting spatula, creating pretty swirls.

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