5 from 48 votes
Dairy Free Chocolate Frosting
Dairy Free Chocolate Frosting is crafted by creaming vegan butter with vanilla extract and gradually incorporating cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and plant-based milk to achieve a creamy, spreadable texture. The frosting balances rich chocolate flavor without dairy, using almond or oat milk to adjust consistency. It provides a smooth topping option for cakes and cupcakes adhering to dairy-free needs.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
184 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American, Vegan
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan butter room temperature (Earth Balance Sticks are best, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder spooned and leveled, unsweetened
- 1 ½ - 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 - 3 tablespoon almond milk or oat milk
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.
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Notes
- Use plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or cashew for adjusting frosting consistency.
- Store leftover frosting in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, and allow to warm to room temperature before frosting.
- This frosting pairs well with gluten-free chocolate or vanilla cupcakes.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.