Best 5 Orange Date Frosting Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable Orange Date Frosting, a delightful topping that will elevate your baked creations to new heights. This unique frosting combines the vibrant flavors of fresh oranges and sweet, chewy dates, resulting in a captivating citrusy and fruity symphony. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through the process of crafting this irresistible frosting. Discover two variations of this delightful frosting: a classic Orange Date Frosting and a luscious Orange Date Cream Cheese Frosting. Both recipes offer a burst of zesty orange and tender dates, while the cream cheese variation adds a velvety richness that will leave you craving more. These versatile frostings are perfect for spreading atop cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other sweet treats, transforming them into culinary masterpieces. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey with our Orange Date Frosting recipes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE FROSTING



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Our tasty orange frosting is made with butter, confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and orange zest and is great on cupcakes and Bundt cakes.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Cake

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest (from 1 orange, finely grated)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter with the vanilla extract until light and well blended.
  • Sift the confectioners' sugar and gradually beat it into the butter along with the salt.
  • Add a few tablespoons of orange juice and the orange zest. Beat until well blended and add more orange juice as needed for a spreadable frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 21 mg, Sugar 21 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 16 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ORANGE CREAM FROSTING



Orange Cream Frosting image

Orange Frosting

Provided by HILARY2000

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, softened
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 drops orange food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat softened butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until smooth. Add orange juice, corn syrup and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy. Tint with orange food coloring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 57.1 mg, Sugar 37 g

ORANGE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Our Test Kitchen gave simple buttercream frosting a tangy twist by adding a splash of orange juice. It goes wonderfully on orange cupcakes or over white, yellow or chocolate cake.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, orange zest and vanilla. Add enough orange juice to achieve frosting consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ORANGE CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



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Use this fluffy orange cream-cheese frosting recipe with our Carrot-Ginger Layer Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups; frosts one 8-inch layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 bars (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place butter in bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add cream cheese and beat until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes more. Add sugar, orange zest, and salt and beat for 5 minutes.

ORANGE DATE CUPCAKES



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The perfect pairing of oranges and dates is made even better with this silky smooth cream cheese frosting. For an added touch, decorate each cupcake with a jellied orange slice. -Lynn Hollingsworth, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon orange extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped dates
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 to 3 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in dates and orange zest. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Make sure the dates are pitted and chopped finely before adding them to the frosting. This will help them blend in smoothly and prevent the frosting from becoming too chunky.
  • Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried orange peel instead.
  • The frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready to use it, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before spreading it on your cake or cupcakes.
  • This frosting is also great as a filling for cakes, pies, and other desserts.

Conclusion:

Orange-Date Frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It's also a great way to use up leftover dates. With its bright orange color and sweet, tangy flavor, this frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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