Orange Marmalade Buttercream Spread

Submitted by JamesDeansGirl

"Not overly sweet and full of texture. This will marry well with thick whole grain toast or dark chocolate, vanilla, berry, or spice themed baked goods."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 2 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 2 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 -3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange marmalade

directions

1. Cream the butter until fluffy using an electric mixer on low speed.
2. Add the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice; blend 1 minute longer with the mixer still on low speed. Stir in the marmalade.
3. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute more.
4. If the mixture is too stiff, blend in 1 additional tablespoons orange juice to reach desired consistency.
5. Use as desired.