Vegan Strawberry Frosting
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4.2
Vegan Strawberry Frosting
Description
Vegan Strawberry Frosting is prepared by creaming room-temperature vegan butter until fluffy, then incorporating strawberry purée made from fresh halved strawberries blended until smooth. Powdered sugar is sifted and gradually mixed in to reach a thick yet spreadable consistency. The final frosting balances the berry’s bright flavor with the buttery richness and appropriate sweetness.
The frosting’s texture allows for easy spreading and maintains firmness without being overly dense, making it suitable for layered cakes or cupcakes. Its strawberry component provides natural color and fresh fruit notes, enhancing the visual and flavor appeal.
This frosting pairs nicely with cakes that complement strawberry flavor, such as vanilla or chocolate, and adds a subtle fruity contrast to richer cakes.
According to notes, the recipe yields about two cups and nutritional estimates are provided based on the lesser sugar amount. Frosting can be used immediately or stored refrigerated for up to five days and frozen up to one month.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vegan butter we like Earth Balance buttery sticks here, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup Strawberry Puree (~1/2 heaping cup or 80 g of halved, fresh strawberries as recipe is written // blend until smooth)
- 3 ½ - 4 cups powdered sugar organic
Instructions
- Add softened vegan butter to a large mixing bowl and use an electric hand mixer to beat until fluffy — about 1 minute. Add strawberry purée and beat again until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Begin adding sifted powdered sugar 1/4 cup (28 g) at a time (sifting reduces clumps). Mix on low speed until each 1/4 cup is well incorporated and thick yet spreadable. We found that 3 ½ cups (392 g) was the sweet spot (literally)!
- Spread frosting on a fully cooled strawberry, vanilla, or chocolate cake and enjoy! Use immediately or store frosting in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month.
Notes
- The recipe makes approximately 2 cups of frosting, sufficient for topping multiple cakes or cupcakes.
- Nutrition estimates are calculated using the lesser amount of powdered sugar to reflect typical sweetness.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it refrigerated for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- Frosting freezes well for up to one month; thaw before use and re-whip if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16(2-Tbsp servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(two-tablespoon serving) | |
| Calories | 137 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.6g | 9% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 3.7g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 9mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.2
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