Vegan Matcha Buttercream Frosting (1 Bowl!)

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  • Prep Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    12 (~2-Tbsp servings)

  • Calories

    127 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    International

Vegan Matcha Buttercream Frosting (1 Bowl!)

Fluffy, 4-ingredient matcha buttercream frosting! Dairy-free butter whipped with powdered sugar, matcha powder, and vanilla extract! Just 1 bowl required.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter (softened // 1/2 cup = 1 stick or 113 g // we prefer Earth Balance // if not vegan, sub organic dairy butter)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups powdered sugar buy organic to ensure vegan-friendly, sifted
  • 2-4 tsp matcha see our Matcha Review!, quality culinary
  • 1-2 Tbsp dairy-free milk (such as unsweetened almond milk // optional)

Instructions

  1. Using softened butter is very important so it can whip and combine with the powdered sugar. To soften, let set out at room temperature for about 1 hour. Resist the temptation to microwave, which will melt the butter and make it too runny.
  2. Add vanilla and softened butter to a large mixing bowl and beat with a mixer on high for 30 seconds. Then add in powdered sugar 1/2 cup (56 g) at a time being sure to sift as you add, or it will clump.
  3. Add matcha 1 tsp at a time and beat again to combine. The more matcha you add, the more intense the green color and the matcha flavor will become. We found 4 tsp (or more) to be about right (as the recipe is written). Add more as needed for more color and flavor.
  4. If you’re using your buttercream for cakes, it should work well as is. But if using for sugar cookies, you may want to thin it a little bit with dairy-free milk of choice. Add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) at a time and beat until the desired texture is reached.
  5. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator, where it will thicken / harden. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator up to 1-2 weeks (sometimes longer), or in the freezer up to 1 month (let thaw at room temperature until soft).
  6. This frosting is ideal for things like sugar cookies, vanilla cake, and cupcakes!

Notes

  • *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of powdered sugar and matcha and without optional ingredients.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1two-Tablespoon servings Calories 127 (6%) Carbohydrates 15.2g (5%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 7.4g (11%) Saturated Fat 2.4g (12%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.68g (10%) Monounsaturated Fat 3.36g (17%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 81mg (3%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 14.7g (29%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 1.84mg (0%) Iron 0.09mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12(~2-Tbsp servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1two-Tablespoon servings
Calories 127 6%
Carbohydrates 15.2g 5%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 7.4g 11%
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.68g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.36g 17%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 14.7g 29%
Vitamin A 0IU 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 1.84mg 0%
Iron 0.09mg 1%

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

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