Dairy Free Chocolate Frosting

Name: Dairy Free Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted vegan butter; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 ½ - 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 - 3 tablespoon almond milk or oat milk

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
12 servings
Calories
184 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American, Vegan

Dairy Free Chocolate Frosting

Iris Warren

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Easy dairy-free chocolate buttercream frosting is perfect for icing cakes and cupcakes! It's rich, chocolaty, vegan, and made with only five ingredients!

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Ingredients

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½ cup unsalted vegan butter room temperature (Earth Balance Sticks are best)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder spooned and leveled
1 ½ - 2 cups powdered sugar
2 - 3 tablespoon almond milk or oat milk

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer or in a stand mixer, beat butter until creamy for about 1 - 2 minutes. Add in vanilla extract and beat until smooth for about 30 seconds.
Sift in the cocoa powder, 1.5 cups of powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons of almond milk. Mix on LOW speed until creamy for 1 - 2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. If the buttercream is too thick add 1 - 2 additional tablespoons of almond milk. If it is too thin, add up to a ½ cup extra powdered sugar, but start with ¼ cup.

Notes

Milk: Use almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, or your favorite plant-based milk.
Storing: For best results, store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Let it come to room temperature before frosting your cake or cupcakes.
Serve with these gluten free chocolate cupcakes or these healthy vanilla cupcakes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 43mg (2%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	184kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	17g	6%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	43mg	2%
Potassium	39mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	28g	56%
Calcium	11mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	2%