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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.
Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 (~2-Tbsp servings)
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 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 sifted powdered sugar (buy organic to ensure vegan-friendly)
- 2-4 tsp quality culinary matcha (see our Matcha Review!)
- 1-2 Tbsp dairy-free milk (such as unsweetened almond milk // optional)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- This frosting is ideal for things like sugar cookies, vanilla cake, and cupcakes!
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Notes
- *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of powdered sugar and matcha and without optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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
Monounsaturated Fat
3.36g
Trans Fat
0g
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
% 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.