Orange Cream Cheese Buttercream

Yield:  Filling, crumb coat, and frosting for 6" layer cake

Ingredients

• 8 oz (2 sticks)  butter, salted, room temperature
• 8 oz cream cheese, slightly softened
• ½ t. orange extract
• 5 c powdered sugar   

Instructions

1. In stand mixer, thoroughly blend butter and cream cheese
2. On medium, add half powdered sugar
3. Add orange extract
4. Add remaining powdered sugar
5. After completely mixed, scrape sides of bowl, and set mixer to high for 1-2 minutes
6. Ready to frost!