Cream cheese frosting

• butter↗100g/4oz g

  soft

• orange juice↗1 tbsp tbsp

  (optional)

• powdered sugar↗100g/4oz g

  sifted

• full‑fat cream cheese↗200g/7oz g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Beat the softened butter until smooth and uniform. Add orange juice if using, then the powdered sugar. Beat until you obtain a smooth, soft buttercream consistency.

2. 2

   Add the cream cheese and fold it in – do not beat, just slowly mix with a wooden spoon. Depending on the softness of the mixture, you can chill it for 10 minutes. If it’s too runny, it will thicken again. It should be spreadable and not run off the cake.