Description
Orange Creamsicle Buttercream Icing is a fluffy, citrusy frosting made with real orange juice, zest, and a hint of orange soda for a nostalgic creamsicle flavor. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, it’s smooth, pipeable, and easy to prepare.
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 the softened butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed at first to avoid a sugar cloud. Increase to medium speed once incorporated.
- Add the orange zest, flattened orange soda, vanilla extract, orange juice, and heavy whipping cream. Mix until fully combined.
- Increase mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
- If using food coloring, add one drop at a time and mix until the desired shade is reached.
- Use immediately or transfer to a sealed container for storage.
Notes
- Replace vanilla extract with orange extract for a stronger citrus flavor.
- For a fluffier texture, add an extra tablespoon of heavy cream and whip longer.
- Add 1–2 teaspoons of softened cream cheese for a tangy twist.
- Omit food coloring for a naturally soft pastel shade.
- Always bring chilled buttercream back to room temperature and rewhip before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
