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Easy Vegan Buttercream Frosting
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Easy Vegan Buttercream Frosting
- Amount
- 2 1/2 cups
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Skill Level
- Beginner
- Total Time
- 20 min
For decorators and sweets-lovers who are wondering how to make an animal product-free frosting option, our vegan frosting recipe doesn't use butter or dairy, so you can have an easy dairy free frosting that still tastes amazing and holds a great swirl. Experiment with taste and texture differences by using vegan butter spread and plain or flavored almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or even pea protein milk.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
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- Large bowl
- Electric stand mixer or hand mixer
- Spatula
Instructions
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Notes:
- This recipe is for medium consistency buttercream, which is excellent for piping decorations like flowers. However, it will need to be thinned for frosting cakes and borders.
- Vegan buttery spread may be substituted for 1/2 cup of shortening. Note that different brands may yield a softer frosting, so only add liquid as needed when using vegan butter substitutes.
- Keep the bowl covered with plastic wrap until ready to use.
- If using a hand mixer, beat shortening, vegan butter (if used), and liquids first, then add sugar, as above. Make one batch at a time to prevent the hand mixer from burning out.
- Depending on the humidity and climate, it may be necessary to adjust the liquid and the sugar in your frosting. If the frosting looks dry, add small amounts of liquid (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon at a time). If frosting is too wet, add 1 tablespoon of sugar at a time. Adding small amounts of liquid until you achieve the right consistency is key.
- IIf you find that this recipe is too sweet, consider using a pinch of salt, which will help cut the sweetness. Let the pinch of salt dissolve in your liquid to avoid granules of salt in the buttercream.
Adding Color: Use natural coloring by placing freeze dried raspberries in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until a fine powder forms. Sift raspberry powder with the powdered sugar and discard any seeds.
Adding Flavor: Wilton’s dairy free buttercream frosting recipe is a great base for your favorite flavorings and extracts. Add flavoring to taste, but be mindful not to add so much liquid that it affects the consistency of your frosting. If you like using a lot of flavor, try substituting some of your liquid with flavoring.
- Clear extracts are also a great option for adding flavor to buttercream without adding color. These flavors are essential for making pure white frosting and maintaining vibrant colors for decorating.
Storing Buttercream: Leftover buttercream can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Buttercream can also be frozen for up to six months. Bring buttercream back to room temperature and re-whip using a paddle attachment before reusing.
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