Orange Buttercream Frosting

Simple, buttercream frosting made with orange juice for a tangy twist! Goes wonderfully on lemon cake, or over vanilla or pound cake. Even unusually good on chocolate cake! Thicker than a glaze, but not as stiff as store bought frostings. You can expect it to spread a little when you apply it, but don't worry, in a few moments it will be set in place. Glossy, elegant, and delicious!

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 1 cake

Ingredients

• 3  cups confectioners' sugar
• 3  tablespoons  orange juice
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 6  tablespoons salted butter or 6  tablespoons margarine

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. To thin, add more juice, to thicken, add more sugar.
2. Add a dash of orange zest or fresh grated peel, if desired.