Vegan Cake Frosting
This easy Vegan Cake Frosting recipe is perfect for any dessert. Super easy to customize and add your favorite flavors, it is ready in under 10 minutes!
Equipment
- Stand mixer (or hand mixer)
- Paddle attachment
- Blender (for strawberry puree)
- Piping bags (optional)
- Cake spatula (optional)
- Airtight container (for storage)
Ingredients
Vanilla Buttercream
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp oat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Buttercream
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp oat milk or strawberry puree
- 1 tsp strawberry extract
- 8-10 drops vegan food coloring
Chocolate Buttercream
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp oat milk
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Start by whipping the vegan butter and oat milk in the bowl of a stand mixer.. Mix on low speed for about 2-3 minutes until air bubbles form and the mixture becomes fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar about 1/4 cup at a time, mixing on medium speed until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure an even consistency.
- Finally, add the vanilla extract (or other flavorings) and continue mixing until you reach the perfect consistency and all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- For the strawberry frosting, use strawberry puree instead of oat milk, and add a few drops of vegan food coloring for a vibrant pink hue.
- For chocolate frosting, mix in cocoa powder to create a rich, chocolatey version of this delicious vegan buttercream frosting.
Notes
Serving size is based on 1/8th of the full recipe. This recipe will frost a full 2 layer cake (made with 9" round cake pans), 24 cupcakes, or a full 1/2 sheet cake.
**Please note: The nutritional information provided for each recipe is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods. For accurate nutritional details, consider consulting a registered dietitian or using a trusted nutritional calculator.
- Not Vegan? Use regular butter or dairy milk.
- Adjust the consistency as needed – Add more oat milk for a softer frosting or more powdered sugar for a stiffer texture.
- Experiment with flavors – Try adding lemon extract for a bright citrusy twist or 1 tbsp peanut butter for a different flavor!
- Whip the frosting well – Air bubbles create the perfect fluffy frosting, so don’t rush the mixing process.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving**Calories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 0.1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 94mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 547IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
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