Orange Creamsicle Buttercream with Vanilla Beans
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This Orange Creamsicle Buttercream tastes just like a frozen creamsicle and is perfect on graham crackers, sugar cookies and cakes!
I’m back with ANOTHER vanilla bean recipe. I just cannot get enough.
One of my favorite childhood drinks was a homemade Orange Julius. We made them at home with frozen orange juice concentrate, milk, sugar, ice, and vanilla. The vanilla is what makes this drink special.
Now, I realize it might be a little confusing that I am talking about an Orange Julius and calling this recipe Orange Creamsicle Buttercream. They have the same flavors and I feel like Orange Creamsicle is more recognizable. Am I wrong? Do people know about Orange Juliuses? Julius’s? Julius’? Juliui?
Now I’m confused and in need of a grammar lesson.
Getting back to the point, I love taking fantastic flavors and making them into a buttercream. This frosting tastes amazing on cookies, cake, or cupcakes, but….I’ve been busy, just too busy to bake.
Frosted graham crackers are a perfect little treat. The graham crackers make a perfect base because they aren’t too sweet, which is a good thing with a super sweet frosting.
Feel free to use the frosting on cake, too. This recipe makes about two cups of frosting which is plenty for a 9 x1 3 cake.
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, blend all ingredients except milk together using an electric mixer. Add milk in one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Spread on cake, cupcakes, cookies or graham crackers.
Nutrition Information
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Husband’s take: He loved this orange creamsicle frosting too. I was surprised, because he’s more into all things traditional. I told him how shocked I was that he liked it, and he said “Well, don’t get me wrong, I like plain vanilla frosting better.” He was probably worried that my next concoction would be really off the wall.
Deborah says
I love frosting on graham crackers – and this just takes it over the top!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
I love frosting on graham crackers – and this is such a great frosting! Love the combination with the orange.
I have never used vanilla paste before, so I would love to try it
http://www.beanilla.com/tahitian-vanilla-paste-3fold-p-130.html
Nancy says
I had no idea there were so many kinds of vanilla beans! I’m not really into cooking or baking so I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised. Glad to see you posting (and making frosting) again- I missed you!
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
I’ve done it all but I’ll just leave this one comment…how I love Orange Creamsicles! They were the treat I most coveted when the ice cream man used to come around and now I want to make this. Funny…my FAVORITE way to use frosting is on a graham cracker. Yum.
Jamie @ Thrifty Veggie Mama says
I know Orange Julius! Hubby and I went shopping last weekend and he had a craving for Orange Julius so we indulged. I always loved the Orange Creamsicle pops. I would like to try the vanilla sugar. http://www.beanilla.com/tahitian-vanilla-sugar-p-94.html
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
Looks great Rachel!I love orange Julius! I have made them at home a time or two. When I was a kid I always looked forward to vacations so we could get them!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I know of both but have only had a julius once I think? creamsicles are awesome though. recipe sounds fantastic! I’d love to try the bourbon vanilla beans – they just sound intriguing http://www.beanilla.com/bourbon-vanilla-beans-p-92.html
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I’d like a big ‘ol pack of beanilla beans! http://www.beanilla.com/beanilla-vanilla-beans-p-112.html?osCsid=151be36e0585ab7a3d9141c402137a3e
Kim | At Home With Kim says
That’s so funny… Last night I told my husband I was missing Orange Julius {how do you make that plural}! We lived in ATL for a few years and they were everywhere. I’m also a buttercream LOVER. So I’m all over this recipe. My kids and I thank you! :-)
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Liked them on FB.
can you tell I want this!!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
great deal $ on beans, that’s what I need/want
http://www.beanilla.com/beanilla-vanilla-beans-p-110.html?osCsid=47fc15ade8628a65edee6004678136cb
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I twitter follow
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
I like your new FB page
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
wow this stuff sounds CRAZY good! I love vanilla anything! I’ve done entire posts about it, many times…I love it sooo much!
Blog is the New Black says
Yum! You had me at creamsicle! :)