Description
This creamy Orange Buttercream Frosting has the perfect citrus flavor, thanks to a surprising ingredient—Tang! This smooth and fluffy frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, adding a bright, tangy twist to your desserts. Quick and easy to make in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 1/4 cup Shortening
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 teaspoons Tang Flavoring Liquid
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and shortening together until smooth.
- Add half of the powdered sugar and beat until combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, milk, and Tang flavoring.
- Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Notes
- Do not use powdered Tang mix—only the liquid flavoring works for this recipe.
- This recipe yields enough frosting to thickly frost 15 cupcakes or thinly frost 24 cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
