Golden Orange Frosting Recipe
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Golden Orange Frosting

By: Carol 
"Golden colored orange zest flecked frosting. Adds a nice bright finishing touch to your cakes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Cream together butter, orange rind, lemon rind, and salt. Add egg yolk and mix well. Add confectioners sugar, alternately with orange juice and lemon juice, beating well after each addition. Makes 2 cups frosting, or enough to cover tops and sides of two 9 inch layers.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 207 | Total Fat: 5.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this as directed, egg yolk and all, and it is just a beautiful frosting! I, of course,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by Debsdolls   view full review
This was easy and tasty. As I do with all frosting recipes, I doubled it. I omitted the egg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2011 by mominml   view full review
Awesome!!! Since I was not making this for my family, I did not use the egg yolk. I am not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2007 by Corinne   view full review
This frosting tasted great, hardened on the outside, and kept soft on the inside. However......
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by wickedeyes   view full review
Like most I had to double the recipe. I added more orange zest and juice too to give it more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by LINDA SAMPLEY   view full review
This frosting has great visual appeal... and it's delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2010 by Anichka5   view full review
Quite tasty, although I recommend doubling the recipe. I did and needed it all to frost a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2008 by coastie   view full review
Very nice recipe with a lovely flavor. I had to add just a touch of milk as it was just a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2011 by LouisvilleHugger   view full review
Adjustments were necessary for me too.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by Ros   view full review
A great Frosting with a lovely flavour

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