Ingredients

　　1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature

　　3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature

　　2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

　　3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

　　1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grated, peeled fresh ginger

　　Pinch of salt

　　In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add cream cheese, and beat until combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the remaining ingredients, and beat 5 minutes. Frosting can be kept at room temperature, covered with plastic wrap, for up to 2 hours.

　　Reprinted with permission from Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook by Martha Stewart. © 2005 Clarkson Potter