Orange or Lemon Frosting

This frosting accompanies the Election Cake.

DIRECTIONS

Add sifted sugar to liquids until of right consistency to spread. Beat until light and fluffy. Add peel, mix thoroughly. Spread thickly over top and sides of cake and decorate with fruits. Frost the election cake (see recipe).

Recipe Source: Feast-Day Cakes from Many Lands by Dorothy Gladys Spicer, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1960

    INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup orange or lemon juice, heated
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • Confectioners' sugar, as needed
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange or lemon peel
  • Candied cherries, citron, pineapple, as desired
  • Election Cake (see recipe)

    • Details

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Difficulty: • • • •
  • Cost: $$$$
  • For Ages: 11+
  • Origin: United States

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