Orange Ginger Frosting

Name: Orange Ginger Frosting
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest; 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger; Pinch of salt

This frosting is the perfect topping for Carrot Ginger Cupcakes.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, November 1999

Makes about 3 cups

Yield

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
Pinch of salt

Directions

1. Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, and beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add cream cheese and confectioners' sugar, beat until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes more. Add orange zest, grated ginger, and salt. Beat an additional 5 minutes.