Healthy Vegan Frosting (Vegan Buttercream Frosting)
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This healthy vegan frosting is the best alternative to buttercream frosting! Rich, creamy, and pipes like the real thing, you’d never guess it’s dairy-free.
Worried you’d have to skip dreamy buttercream frosting as a vegan? No way!
Grab your vegan cakes, vegan cupcakes, and vegan cinnamon rolls because this vegan vanilla buttercream is as decadent and easy to pipe as the real deal.
Only 4 ingredients, and it’s ready in 10 minutes!
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No more plain vegan desserts and drinks!
Besides this vegan vanilla buttercream, did you know you can also make the fluffiest aquafaba whipped cream and delicious vegan condensed milk with plant-based ingredients?
Why You’ll Love This Vegan Buttercream Frosting Recipe
- This vegan buttercream frosting only needs 4 simple ingredients and is good to go in just 10 minutes!
- You can get all the rich and creamy goodness of traditional frosting with plant-based ingredients.
- This healthy frosting recipe is very forgiving. Just add more sugar to thicken or non-dairy milk to thin it out as needed.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Vegan butter – Use good-quality vegan butter for a rich and fluffy frosting, and don’t forget to soften it to room temperature before use. We like the vegan butter brands Miyoko’s and Earth Balance for the creamiest frosting.
Powdered sugar – For sweetness. Icing sugar also helps with the consistency of the almond milk frosting. And for a perfectly smooth consistency, sift your powdered sugar beforehand.
Unsweetened almond milk – We used almond milk to add moisture to the mixture and keep it smooth. Feel free to use other types of plant milk, like oat milk or cashew milk for this vegan buttercream recipe! You can add more dairy-free milk of choice if your frosting is too thick.
Vanilla extract – For a classic vanilla buttercream frosting! You can also play with different add-ins to give your own twist to this vegan vanilla frosting. Try it with lemon extract, cocoa powder, or powdered freeze-dried strawberries!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Use the Best Vegan Butter
Earth Balance vegan butter has a nice firm texture, perfect for this vegan buttercream frosting recipe. Otherwise, you may need to add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more confectioners sugar to achieve the best frosting consistency.
Storage Tips
This healthy vegan frosting is freezer-friendly! Transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3 to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before use.
Determine How Much Buttercream To Make
This vegan vanilla buttercream recipe yields enough frosting for one 9-inch two-layer cake or one 8-inch two-layer cake. You should also have enough frosting for 12 to 36 cupcakes, depending on their sizes and how you’ll decorate them.
Healthy Vegan Frosting Recipe FAQs
Is plant butter good for vegan vanilla buttercream frosting?
Yes! This healthier buttercream frosting made with vegan butter proves you can get the same texture and taste without dairy. Just make sure to use high-quality plant-based butter, usually made from creamy non-dairy milk like cashew milk.
Can I use coconut oil instead of butter in this healthy buttercream frosting recipe?
We haven’t tried using coconut oil for this dairy free buttercream frosting, but because it’s soft, it might not yield the best texture for a frosting.
How long does vegan buttercream frosting keep?
You can keep this vegan healthy frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks. You can also store leftover frosting at room temperature for up to 3 days.
How do I thicken dairy free buttercream frosting?
If your almond milk buttercream frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar a little at a time (about half a cup) to thicken it. The creamy frosting will also firm up in the fridge, so refrigerate it before use.
Can you make vegan buttercream frosting without a stand mixer?
Yes! You can use an electric hand mixer with a whisk attachment to mix this delicious frosting.
More Delicious Vegan Dessert Recipes
- Vegan Birthday Cake
- Vegan Blueberry Muffins
- Vegan Sugar Cookies
- Black Bean Brownies
- Vegan Chocolate Pudding
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Healthy Vegan Frosting
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the vegan butter to a mixing bowl and beat with the electric mixer’s paddle attachment for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Blend in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time on low speed, mixing in between each addition until smooth. Gradually increase to medium speed and continue mixing for 1 minute until completely combined.
- Add the almond milk and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Notes
- Earth Balance vegan butter has a nice firm texture, perfect for this vegan buttercream frosting recipe. Otherwise, you may need to add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more confectioners sugar to achieve the best frosting consistency.
- This healthy vegan frosting is freezer-friendly! Transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3 to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before use.
- This vegan vanilla buttercream recipe yields enough frosting for one 9-inch two-layer cake or one 8-inch two-layer cake. You should also have enough frosting for 12 to 36 cupcakes, depending on their sizes and how you’ll decorate them.
