Citrus Frosting
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Spread this frosting on a citrus-flavored cake or on a plain white cake for extra pizzazz.


Citrus Frosting

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Servings: Makes enough frosting for an 8- or 9-inch layer cake or one sheet cake
Total Time: 10 mins
Related Categories: Desserts, Frosting and Filling
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  3-ounce package
    cream cheese, softened
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  • 1/4  cup
    butter, softened
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  • 3  cups
    sifted powdered sugar
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  • 2  tablespoons
    orange juice
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  • 1  cup
    whipping cream
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  • 2  tablespoons
    finely shredded orange peel
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  • 1  tablespoon
    finely shredded lemon peel
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Directions
1.
In a medium bowl beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and orange juice. Beat until combined. In a small bowl beat whipping cream to soft peaks; add to cream cheese mixture. Add orange peel and lemon peel. Beat on low until combined. Makes enough frosting for an 8- or 9-inch layer cake or one sheet cake (12 servings).
Nutrition information
Calories 232, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 14%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 2%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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