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Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (180 g) whole milk
- ¼ cup (60 g) freshly squeezed orange juice, from about 1 large orange
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon orange zest*, from about 1 large orange
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, orange juice, flour, and orange zest. Cook, whisking constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is smooth and thick.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely to room temperature.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Switch to the whisk attachment.
- Add the cooled milk mixture and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is smooth, fluffy, and spreadable, about 7 to 8 minutes.
Notes
Ensure the milk mixture is completely cooled before adding to the butter for the best texture.
This frosting pairs well with vanilla or chocolate cakes for a refreshing twist.
Add extra orange zest for a more pronounced citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 60mg