Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Yield:  24 cupcakes
Prep Time:  5 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup (8 oz) cream cheese at room temperature
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon orange extract
4+ cups powdered sugar
Orange Gel coloring

1.  Beat the butter and cream cheese together on med-high speed until light and fluffy.  About 2 - 3 minutes. 

2.  On low speed, gradually add the orange zest, orange juice, orange extract and powdered sugar.  Add the Orange Gel coloring drop by drop until you achieve the desired orange color. Add a little more or less powdered sugar until you reach the desired frosting consistency.