ORANGE MASCARPONE FROSTING

ORANGE MASCARPONE FROSTING

INGREDIENTS:

16 ounces mascarpone, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup Swerve Confectioners
2 tbsp grated orange zest
¼ tsp orange extract
¾ cup whipping cream, room temperature, divided

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Servings: 12

Calories: 250

Total Fat: 25g

Cholesterol: 85mg

Sodium: 55mg

Total Carbs: 8g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Sugar: 1g

Protein: 4g

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat mascarpone, cream cheese and sweetener together until well combined. Beat in orange zest and orange extract. Add ¼ cup of the whipping cream and beat until smooth.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, beat remaining ½ cup cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Place one layer of cake on a serving platter and spread with ⅓ of the frosting. Top with another layer of cake and spread with another ⅓ of the frosting. Top with final layer of cake and spread with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with grated orange zest, if desired.

Makes about 12 servings.