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How to Make Vegan Buttercream Frosting
This vegan buttercream frosting is so creamy and delicious, that no one will ever believe it’s vegan! It spreads easily and is perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
288 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup vegan butter unsalted, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp coconut milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, vanilla, and milk using a stand mixer.
- Add the powdered sugar a cup at a time into the creamy mixture and mix it thoroughly starting at slow speed and gradually increasing speed until the frosting is thick and smooth.
- Mix until you have a really silky and spreadable texture.
- Add more powdered sugar if the frosting is not thick enough.
- If frosting becomes too thick, add in more coconut milk/cream, or any non-dairy milk, a drop at a time until you have the right consistency.
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Notes
- Makes enough frosting for one 9" cake.
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer up to 1 month
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer up to 1 month
Nutrition Information
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
117mg
(5%)
Potassium
3mg
(0%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.