Lemon-Orange Buttercream Frosting

By

Southern Living

MARCH 2012

  • 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 (32-oz.) package powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 5 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon additional fresh orange juice

Preparation

Step 1

Beat butter, orange zest, and lemon zest at medium speed with an electric mixer 1 to 2 minutes or until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar alternately with lemon juice and 5 Tbsp. fresh orange juice, beating at low speed until blended after each addition. Add up to 1 Tbsp. additional fresh orange juice, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.