{"id":163,"date":"2013-03-30T22:07:00","date_gmt":"2013-03-30T09:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shadowfoot.com\/recipe\/?p=163"},"modified":"2025-01-15T15:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T02:37:35","slug":"orange-icing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shadowfoot.com\/recipe\/orange-icing\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange Icing (Frosting)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This Orange Icing is the perfect complement to an <a href=\"https:\/\/shadowfoot.com\/recipe\/whole-orange-cake\/\">orange cake<\/a>, adding a bright, zesty flavour and creamy texture. Made with fresh orange zest and juice, it\u2019s easy to whip up, bringing a burst of citrusy sweetness to your dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Smooth and versatile, this icing can be adjusted to your desired consistency, making it ideal for spreading or piping onto a cooled cake. A delightful way to enhance any citrus-themed bake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>75g butter, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zest of 1 orange<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\u00bd cups icing sugar, sifted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons orange juice (or more if you want a softer icing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cream the butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add zest and beat well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add icing sugar and orange juice, and beat well, adding more orange juice if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread onto cooled cake and enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Orange Icing is the perfect complement to an orange cake, adding a bright, zesty flavour and creamy texture. 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