Best Orange Cream Cheese Frosting (with Grand Marnier Liqueur)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
10 Frosting for 2 layer cake
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Calories
324 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Best Orange Cream Cheese Frosting (with Grand Marnier Liqueur)
Description
The recipe involves beating room temperature cream cheese and butter together until smooth and well combined. Vanilla extract, Grand Marnier, orange oil, and freshly grated orange zest are added to impart distinct citrus aroma and flavor. Powdered sugar is gradually incorporated to create a thick, spreadable frosting. If the frosting is too thick, a small amount of milk or water can be added to adjust consistency without diluting flavor.
This frosting provides a subtle tang from the cream cheese, complemented by the sweetness and citrus brightness from the orange flavors and liqueur. It works well as a topping for layered cakes or cupcakes where an orange cream cheese flavor profile is desired.
The inclusion of Grand Marnier means the frosting contains alcohol, which should be noted if serving to children or those avoiding alcohol.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 4 oz butter (at room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 Tbsp Grand Marnier
- 2 drops orange oil
- 1 tsp orange zest (freshly grated )
- 14 oz powdered sugar
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until well-mixed.
- Add vanilla, liqueur, orange oil and orange zest, then add the powdered sugar. Mix slowly, increasing the speed until all of the sugar is incorporated and frosting is smooth. If too thick add a little milk or water.
- Use as desired.
Notes
- This frosting contains alcohol due to the Grand Marnier liqueur, so consider this when serving to children or those avoiding alcohol.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Frosting for 2 layer cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 589IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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