In this recipe, the sweeter the preserves, the more you can reduce the amount of powdered sugar in the recipe.  Depending on the sweetness of the cake or cupcakes, you may not want any added sugar at all.  Keep in mind that the extracts really take the flavors to the next level, although they are not absolutely necessary.  Nevertheless, invest in real vanilla extract for your pantry, as the more natural flavor (rather than the cheaper synthesized vanilla liquid) makes all of the difference in recipes like these.

This is yet another delicious recipe from the Cupcake Project.  Check out pics and more after the jump.

• 1/2 C (1 stick) butter, room temperature
• 3 oz (about 1/3 C) orange marmalade
• 1 1/2 C powdered sugar
• 1 T heavy cream
• 1/2 t vanilla extract
• 1/2 t orange extract

1. Beat butter until creamy.
2. Beat in marmalade.
3. Beat in powdered sugar.
4. Add heavy cream and extracts.
5. Taste and smile. It should frost about 12 cupcakes, depending on how much you use.

Buttercream Frosting Recipe – Orange Frosting ~ Cupcake Project.

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The full cake and frosting recipe is after the jump:

Orange frosting

• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup frozen orange juice
• 1 tbs fresh lemon juice
• grated rind of 1 orange

For the frosting, place all the ingredients in the top of a double boiler. With an electric mixer, beat until the mixture holds soft peaks. Remove from heat and beat until thick enough to spread.

Devil’s Food Cake With Orange Frosting ~ Sankeerthanam.

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Orange Creamsicle Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Prep time: 30 minutes

Makes enough to frost one 2-layer, 8-inch cake or 24 cupcakes

The addition of marmalade and orange blossom water at the end makes for a creamy, citrusy frosting. Pair with vanilla cake to create a Creamsicle-inspired confection that will invoke nostalgia at every bite.

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ cups Smucker’s Sweet Orange Marmalade

4 large egg whites

1 ¼ cup granulated sugar

1 ½ cup (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 teaspoon orange blossom water

INSTRUCTIONS

In a food processor or blender, purée the orange marmalade until smooth, about 1 minute, and set aside.

Combine egg whites and sugar in the heat-proof bowl of an electric mixer and set in a saucepan of boiling water. Cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture reaches 160 degrees.

Attach the bowl to the mixer and fit the mixer with the whisk attachment. Whisk the egg-white mixture on high speed until stiff but not dry; peaks form. Keep beating until the mixture is fluffy and cool, about 6 to 7 minutes.

Remove the whisk attachment and replace with the paddle attachment. Start beating on medium-low speed and add the butter, several tablespoons at a time. Continue beating for about two minutes. If the frosting separates, beat on high speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and orange blossom water.

Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the puréed marmalade until incorporated smoothly throughout the frosting.

Can be stored in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to three days or frozen for up to one month (thaw frozen frosting in refrigerator for one day before using). If the frosting has been refrigerated, let come to room temperature and beat for about two minutes.

Per slice based on 12 slices of cake, frosting only: 389 cal.; 2 g pro.; 48 g carb.; 23 g fat (15 sat., 7 monounsat., 1 polyunsat.); 62 mg chol.; 44 mg sod.; 0 g fiber; 46 g sugar; 51 percent calories from fat.

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