Lemon Orange Frosting

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Frosting for any white or lemon cake recipes. Enough to cover the sides and top of a 9-inch layer cake.

Servings:
20
Yield:
5 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 6 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons orange juice

  • 1 lemon

  • 2 large oranges

  • ¼ cup butter

Directions

  1. Beat the butter until it has the appearance of thick cream, stir in confectioners sugar, a little at a time, and continue working until mixture is very smooth. Beat in egg yolk and lemon juice. Stir in enough orange juice to make a spreadable frosting, then add grated rind of 1 lemon and 2 grated orange rinds. Spread on sides and top of cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

174 Calories
3g Fat
39g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 50mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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