Orange & Cointreau Buttercream

’Tis the season for all things buttercream, and this spirited version is not to be missed.

1 cup icing sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice

1 tsp finely grated orange zest

1 tsp Cointreau

In a small bowl, beat all the ingredients with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Adjust the consistency to your liking: if too thick, add more orange juice; if too thin, add more icing sugar.

Spread atop cupcakes, between cookies or even on your favourite chocolate brownies.