Orange Mascarpone Frosting

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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