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Vegan Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (dairy-free, paleo)

This vegan chocolate buttercream frosting is dairy-free and can be modified into a paleo buttercream frosting as well. Feel free to tweak the recipe to your specific dietary needs. Watch the video above!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 3661 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 cups organic powdered sugar or powdered coconut sugar, powdered succanat, etc
  • 1 cup raw cacao powder
  • 1 cup organic palm shortening or vegan butter or a combination of both
  • 1/2-3/4 cup almond milk cashew milk or coconut milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients to a stand mixer and blend on low for 30 seconds. 
  2. Once the ingredients have started to combine, slowly increase the speed to high and blend for one minute.
  3. To thin the consistency (if needed) add more milk, or to thicken add more powdered sugar.

Notes

  • I highly recommend the beater blade if you have a KitchenAid stand mixer. It scrapes the sides and beats at the same time, which is awesome.
  • It's really easy to make cashew milk, for use in this recipe and others. Make sure to check out my recipe and video on homemade cashew milk.
  • This recipe makes approximately 3 cups of frosting.
  • I highly recommend the beater blade if you have a KitchenAid stand mixer. It scrapes the sides and beats at the same time, which is awesome.
  • It's really easy to make cashew milk, for use in this recipe and others. Make sure to check out my recipe and video on homemade cashew milk.

Nutrition Information

Calories 366.1kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13.6g (21%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 6.6mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 58.8g (118%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3661

% Daily Value*

Calories 366.1kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13.6g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 6.6mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 58.8g 118%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.