Healthy Vegan Frosting

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.

Course Condiments Dips Sauces Etc, Vegan Dessert Recipes

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 10

Servings cups

Calories 1600kcal

Author Louisa

Equipment

Stand Mixer

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.

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