Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12 (yield 3 ½ cups) -enough to frost a 9 inch layer cake
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Calories
246 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
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Rich, smooth dairy-free cream cheese frosting with a hint of citrus zest. A foolproof, spreadable delight for transforming any baked good into a decadent treat, using just seven ingredients!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces vegan cream cheese homemade or storebought, at room temperature
- ½ cup vegan butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
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Instructions
- Either in a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, in a food processor with an S-blade, or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, cream together the vegan cream cheese and vegan butter.
- To the cream cheese and butter mixture, add the white vinegar, lemon zest, vanilla extract (or powder), and salt. Continue to beat the mixture on medium speed until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the bowl, beating on low speed at first to incorporate the sugar without causing it to puff out, making a mess in your kitchen. Once the sugar begins to blend into the mixture, increase the speed to medium, continuing to beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and give the frosting one final mix on medium speed to ensure that it is completely smooth and no sugar pockets remain.
- This vegan cream cheese frosting is now ready to use. It can be spread on cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. If the frosting is too thick for your preference, you can adjust the consistency by adding a teaspoon of plant-based milk at a time, beating well after each addition until you reach the desired consistency.
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Notes
- 🌡️ Smooth Operator
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- Ensure your vegan cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before starting. This avoids a lumpy frosting that will make a gaggle of ponies cry!
- 🧂 Sugar Rush
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- Add the powdered sugar slowly and mix on low at first so you don’t make your whole dang kitchen look like that cocaine room from New Jack City!
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- 🔄 Consistency Wizardry
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- Tweak your frosting's consistency, why don’tcha?! Thicken by adding more powdered sugar or thin it out with a splash of plant-based milk to get it just how you want it.
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- ❄️ Chill Out First
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- Give your frosting some chill time in the fridge for at least 30 minutes pre-use. This tip firms it up, strengthening your spreading or piping game.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Sodium
159mg
(7%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12(yield 3 ½ cups) -enough to frost a 9 inch layer cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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