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Vegan Buttercream Frosting

Vegan Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons unsweetened plant milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Method
 

  1. Beat the vegan butter on medium speed until pale and shiny, about 3 minutes, scraping the bowl once.
  2. On low speed, add powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating until combined. Add vanilla and salt.
  3. Pour in 1 tablespoon of plant milk and beat on medium for 2 minutes, scraping once, until smooth. Add more milk or sugar to reach your desired stiffness.
  4. Frost the cooled cake or pipe onto cupcakes and swirl as desired.

Notes

If the frosting gets too soft while you work, pop the bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes then whip again. The finished frosting can sit at room temperature for a few hours, but on a very warm day move the frosted cake to the fridge until serving.