This glaze has just the right amount of orange flavor, so it won’t overwhelm even the most delicate desserts. Drizzle it on cakes, tarts or quick breads, or decrease the orange juice (or other liquids in the Variations) slightly to make a thicker glaze that can be spread on cookies.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus more as needed
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

      748 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 190 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 183 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 4 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Enough for any cake

Preparation

  1. Combine all the ingredients and beat until combined and smooth; it should be about the consistency of thick maple syrup — just pourable. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more liquid or a little more sugar. Use immediately or store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

10 minutes

Dining and Cooking