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Orange Cream Cheese Frosting with Grand Marnier

orangecreamcheesefrostinggrandmarnierThis is the best orange cream cheese frosting recipe you're going to find. Why? It's simple, easy to make and includes Grand Marnier - that's why.

8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
4 oz butter, at room temperature
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 Tbsp Grand Marnier liqueur
2 drops pure orange oil
1 tsp. orange zest, freshly grated
14 oz confectioners' sugar

Beat the cream cheese and butter until well-mixed.

Add vanilla, liqueur, orange oil and orange zest, then add the confectioners' sugar. Mix slowly, increasing the speed until all of the sugar is incorporated and frosting is smooth. If too thick add a little milk or water.

Use as desired.

Makes enough for a two layer cake.


Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 3 Tbsp., Calories: 200, Total Fat: 11g, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 1g