Betty demonstrates how to make Orange Cream Cheese Frosting. This frosting is made to go on the Orange Chocolate Cupcakes for Halloween. This frosting has a delicious tangy orange taste blended with flavorful cream cheese. Grandson Carter helps frost the cupcakes.
Cream cheese | 8 Ounce , softened | |
Butter | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , softened | |
Confectioners sugar | 16 Ounce | |
Orange extract | 2 Teaspoon | |
Yellow food coloring | 4 Drop ((as needed)) | |
Red food color | 2 Drop ((as needed)) |
MAKING
1. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and butter. Beat until creamy.
2. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in orange extract and drops of yellow and red food color (to achieve an appropriate shade of orange).
SERVING
4. Spread as desired on orange chocolate cupcake or any other cake. Decorate with sprinkles, serve and enjoy!
Serving size
Calories 127Calories from Fat 46
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5 g7.7%
Saturated Fat 3 g15%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 31 mg1.29%
Total Carbohydrates 20 g6.7%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 18 g
Protein %
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet