Easy Vegan Chocolate Frosting (ONLY 5 Ingredients!)
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Easy Vegan Chocolate Frosting (ONLY 5 Ingredients!)
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Here's an easy Vegan Chocolate Frosting recipe that is perfectly sweetened, chocolaty, and absolutely mouthwatering. Made with just 5 ingredients, you'll want to eat this dairy-free chocolate frosting by the spoonful.
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Ingredients
- ⅔ c cacao powder
- 1 c powdered sugar
- 1 c vegan butter softened
- ½ c plant-based milk I used almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl sift cacao powder and sugar. Sifting will help to break up clumps.
- Using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment beat softened butter until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add cacao-sugar mixture, vanilla, and ¼ c almond milk and beat on a low speed until sugar is incorporated. Increase the speed, and beat for 2 more minutes adding more plant-based milk as necessary to loosen the texture and scraping down the sides of the bowl several times to ensure everything is well blended.
Notes
- Almond milk. You can use any other non-dairy milk like soy milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk. However, keep in mind that coconut milk might slightly affect the flavor of the chocolate frosting. This should not change the taste though.
- Melting butter? If your vegan butter is too soft or melting, it may be difficult to beat it into the stiff vegan frosting. To fix this, place it in a fridge to harden a bit and try again.
- The frosting is too runny? Chill it in a refrigerator for an hour. If it's still runny, add a few tablespoons of powdered sugar. That will help to stiffen the frosting.
- The frosting is too thick? Whisk in a tablespoon or two of plant-based milk. Also, if the vegan chocolate frosting was in a fridge for some time, simply giving it 10-20 minutes on a counter will soften the frosting making it perfect for spreading on cakes or cupcakes.
- Storage. Homemade Vegan Chocolate Frosting with cacao powder should be stored covered in the refrigerator. Properly stored it will keep for a couple of weeks.
- Alternatively, you can freeze the chocolate frosting. Place it in a freezer-safe bag or container and freezer for about 3 months.
- Defrosting. 30 minutes before icing the cake or cupcakes, remove the dairy-free chocolate frosting from the freezer and let it defrost slightly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
718kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
Monounsaturated Fat
29g
Trans Fat
11g
Sodium
521mg
(22%)
Potassium
321mg
(9%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 718 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 718kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Trans Fat | 11g | 550% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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