Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

By markemilw

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 (8-ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
• Pinch of salt

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place butter in the 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 the remaining ingredients, and beat 5 minutes more. Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two days.