Vegan Buttercream
This recipe for vegan buttercream makes the best vegan frosting! It uses simple ingredients you probably already have and it's also gluten free & dairy free!!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 1125kcal
Ingredients
Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened at room temperature 190g
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste 12g
- 1 tsp almond, coconut, or lemon extract 4g - optional
- 3 cups powdered sugar 375g - check the bag to make sure it's vegan!
- 1 Tbsp alternative milk soy, almond, coconut, or oat (15g)
Instructions
Vegan Buttercream Frosting
- Beat 1 cup of vegan butter on a medium speed for 30 seconds with a paddle attachment or hand mixer until smooth.
- Mix in 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste on a low speed. If desired, add in an additional tsp of almond, coconut, or lemon extract.
- Slowly mix in 3 cups of powdered sugar and 1 Tbsp of alternative milk on a low speed.
- Mix on low for a couple minutes until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the desired consistency is reached.
- If the frosting seems too thick, add in additional dairy free milk (1 tsp at a time). If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar (1/4 cup at a time).
- Then use as desired! I love using this buttercream to frost cupcakes and cakes.
Notes
How Much Buttercream Does This Make?
1 batch of this vegan buttercream makes about 3 cups and is enough to frost 2 dozen cupcakes. To frost a 6"-layer cake, 1.5x this recipe. To frost a 7"- or 8"-layer cake, double this recipe.Making This Vegan Buttercream in Advance & Storage Tips:
- Make your frosting ahead of time or save any leftover frosting! It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- If you do make this buttercream in advance, be sure to give it a good stir once it thaws to get the consistency nice and smooth again.
- A frosted cake can last in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to a month. The buttercream locks in all the moisture, keeping the cake fresh and delicious!
- Frosted cupcakes can sit at room temperature for a day or be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Store them in an airtight container once they're made.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 1125kcal | Carbohydrates: 126g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 49g | Trans Fat: 11g | Sodium: 92mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 119g