VEGAN BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Sep 12

A vegan buttercream frosting for all your baking needs. Best part is you only need 4 ingredients and it tastes incredible compared to those store bought tubs. Sorry not sorry :) The one ingredient that brings this simple recipe together is a quality vegan butter. Perfect for your cakes and cupcake needs!

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup vegan butter room temperature

3 cups powdered sugar

2-3 tbsp non dairy milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

ADDITIONAL FLAVORS YOU CAN CREATE

Blueberry: Add 1/2 bag of freeze dried blueberries to a blender and blend to a fine powder.

Caramel: 1/2 cup vegan caramel omit the non-dairy milk only use if you want it to be thinner.

Chocolate: You can make this into a chocolate buttercream by adding 1/2 sifted cocoa powder. Add in additional non dairy milk as needed.

Lemon: Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp lemon zest

Orange: Add 2 tbsp fresh orange juice and 1 tbsp orange zest

Strawberry: Add 1/2 bag of freeze strawberries to a blender and blend to a fine powder.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.In a large bowl use a hand mixer or you can use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment beat the softened butter until smooth . Personally, I use a vegan butter that has a good flavor .When it comes to baking I love Miyoko’s the best but honestly use what you love! Make sure it is at room temperature and do not melt it in the microwave.

2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time on a low speed then increase to medium speed once it’s more combined.

3. Scrape the sides and the bottom of the bowl to make sure everything’s coming together. Beat on medium for 3-4 minutes and it will turn creamy and fluffy. Do not beat on high as it will create air bubbles.

4. Add in your non dairy milk of choice you want to make sure it isn’t runny if it is then add more powdered sugar and it will help it reach the desired consistency.

5. Make ahead up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge. When ready to use bring it to room temperature and mix well before frosting. You can freeze up to 3 months in a container or freeze bag .

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