How to Make Vegan Buttercream Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most essential elements of any delicious cake or cupcake is the frosting. It not only adds a beautiful finishing touch to the dessert, but also enhances its flavor and sweetness. However, for those following a vegan lifestyle, finding a suitable frosting can be a challenge.

That's where this Vegan Buttercream Frosting recipe comes in. Made with plant-based ingredients, this frosting is just as creamy and decadent as traditional buttercream, making it the perfect choice for...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup vegan butter (such as Earth Balance®)
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted if needed
  • ¼ cup hemp milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 4 cups

  • Beat shortening and vegan butter together with an electric mixer until well combined and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat for about 3 minutes more.
  • Add hemp milk and vanilla extract; continue beating until fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    109 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 29mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Calcium: 0mg
    • Potassium: 1mg