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    Vegan Buttercream Frosting

    Published: Feb 17, 2021 · Modified: Nov 7, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Vegan buttercream frosting, creamy and delicious. It is super easy to prepare and ready in just 10 minutes. Only 3 ingredients required!

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    This vegan buttercream frosting is out of this world! I absolutely love it, as it is sweet and extra creamy. I made it because I wanted to try a new cupcake recipe but I realized I didn't have any vegan frosting on hand.

    When I first tried it I didn't know it would be such a simple yet extremely satisfying recipe. It turns out SO delicious I'm sure I'll be making it over and over again to add it to all my desserts.

    In any case, this recipe is super delicious and perfect to enjoy with any kind of vegan cupcakes that you can serve during your social events. Everyone will live for them!

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    1. Vegan buttercream frosting recipe - Short video
    2. How to make vegan buttercream frosting - Step by step
    3. Pro tips
    4. What is vegan buttercream frosting?
    5. How long will this vegan buttercream frosting last?
    6. Serving suggestions
    7. Looking for more how-to recipes?
    8. Did you make this vegan buttercream frosting?
    9. Vegan Buttercream Frosting

    Vegan buttercream frosting recipe - Short video

    How to make vegan buttercream frosting - Step by step

    Step-by-step photos of how to make this recipe
    • Add the vegan butter to an electric mixer bowl (photo 1) and beat until light and fluffy (photo 2). You could also use a regular large bowl and a hand mixer.
    • Then add the vanilla extract (photo 3) and beat once more (photo 4).
    • Gradually add the powdered sugar, ½ cup (120 g) at a time (photo 5), and continue mixing until thick and creamy (photo 6).
    • Serve your vegan buttercream frosting immediately and use it to frost vegan cupcakes.

    Pro tips

    • This recipe makes enough frosting for about 12 cupcakes or to frost an 8 or 9-inch two-layer cake (20-23 cm).
    • You need to use softened vegan butter, but not melted. This is really important or the vegan frosting won’t get the proper consistency.
    • Make sure the sugar you’re using is vegan. I prefer to buy vegan granulated sugar and make my own powdered sugar.
    • If your vegan frosting is too thick or crumbly, add a little bit of unsweetened plant milk (soy milk is my favorite one). You want your frosting to be very thick so it will hold its shape once on the cupcakes. If your frosting is too thin, just add more powdered sugar until thickens.
    Close-up shot of a bowl of vegan buttercream frosting

    What is vegan buttercream frosting?

    It is an amazing ingredient that will make all your sweet desserts (especially your vegan cupcakes) absolutely delicious, as well as beautiful. And as it's made with 100% plant-based ingredients, it is completely cholesterol-free.

    How long will this vegan buttercream frosting last?

    You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. It will firm up when it's cold, so let it soften at room temperature before frosting cupcakes or cakes with it.

    Serving suggestions

    There are plenty of ways of using this vegan frosting. However, I usually use it to frost recipes like vegan vanilla cupcakes or vegan carrot cake.

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    Vegan Buttercream Frosting

    Vegan buttercream frosting, creamy and delicious. It is super easy to prepare and ready in just 10 minutes. Only 3 ingredients required!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: How to
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    • 1 cup vegan butter
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    • Add the vegan butter to an electric mixer bowl and beat until light and fluffy. You could also use a regular large bowl and a hand mixer. 
    • Then add the vanilla extract and beat once more.
    • Gradually add the powdered sugar, ½ cup (120 g) at a time, and continue mixing until thick and creamy.
    • Serve your vegan buttercream frosting immediately and use it to frost recipes like vegan vanilla cupcakes or vegan carrot cake.
    • Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. It will firm up when it's cold, so let it soften at room temperature before frosting cupcakes or cakes with it.

    Notes

    • This recipe makes enough frosting for about 12 cupcakes or to frost an 8 or 9-inch two-layer cake (20-23 cm).
    • You need to use softened vegan butter, but not melted. This is really important or the vegan frosting won’t get the proper consistency.
    • Make sure the sugar you’re using is vegan. I prefer to buy vegan granulated sugar and make my own powdered sugar.
    • If your vegan frosting is too thick or crumbly, add a little bit of unsweetened plant milk (soy milk is my favorite one). You want your frosting to be very thick so it will hold its shape once on the cupcakes. If your frosting is too thin, just add more powdered sugar until thickens.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.9g | Fat: 14.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.6g | Sodium: 157mg | Sugar: 29.4g

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    1. Ms Vickie Breckenridge says

      February 25, 2021 at 2:54 am

      5 stars
      Hi, I've made quite a few of your Vegan recipes and have loved them all! They are so easy to follow as well, so thank you so much! x

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        February 25, 2021 at 8:40 am

        Hi! Thank you so much 🙂

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    2. Vaishnavi says

      February 18, 2021 at 6:56 am

      5 stars
      Nice and thanks

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      • Iosune Robles says

        February 18, 2021 at 7:13 am

        Hi! Thank you so much for your comment!

        Reply

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