Simple Orange Glaze

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This easy orange glaze recipe is made with orange zest and freshly squeezed orange juice, not the stuff out of a container. It's fresh and delicious and adds a nice citrus kick to angel food cake or any type of loaf cake.

Submitted by cukatie2983
Updated on July 17, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 medium orange, zested and juiced, divided

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make a simple orange glaze.

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  2. Place confectioners' sugar into a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1/4 teaspoon orange zest.

    confectioners' sugar, orange zest and orange juice placed in a both together.

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  3. Whisk until smooth, adding more juice as necessary. Reserve remaining zest and juice for another use.

    ingredients whisked together until smooth.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

62 Calories
16g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 62
% Daily Value *
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Total Sugars 16g
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Potassium 4mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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