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Vegan buttercream frosting spread on a cake, topped with fresh red raspberries.

Vegan Buttercream Frosting (Dairy-Free)

Jessica Harlan
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 144 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened 1 stick
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups organic powdered sugar sifted (make sure it's vegan-friendly)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk or your preferred dairy-free milk optional, but coconut milk gives a lovely richness

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whip the vegan butter with an electric hand mixer until it's light, about 1 minute. You're looking for a smooth texture.
    Whipping vegan butter for dairy-free buttercream frosting.
  • Add the vanilla extract to the creamed butter and beat it again to incorporate.
    Vegan buttercream frosting with vanilla extract in a mixer bowl.
  • Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue until all the sugar is incorporated and the frosting looks fluffy.
    Slowly mixing powdered sugar into vegan butter for vegan buttercream frosting.
  • Add coconut milk or dairy-free milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Remember, you want it to be spreadable but still hold its shape.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mg
Keyword Vegan Buttercream Frosting (Dairy-Free)
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