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Dairy Free Frosting

A creamy, sweet, and fluffy dairy free icing that's perfect for cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. Easy to make with pantry basics.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Frosting Base
  • 1 cup vegan butter sticks (softened) Use stick form for better consistency.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 2 tablespoons plant-based milk (unsweetened) Soy or oat milk preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Essential for flavor.
Variations
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder For chocolate frosting.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Add for a citrus twist.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For a spiced variation.
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder For a mocha flavor.
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles Mix in for colorful icing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the softened vegan butter in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar.
  3. Mix in the plant-based milk and vanilla extract.
  4. Beat on low speed initially, then increase speed until the mixture is fluffy and smooth.
  5. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin.
Serving
  1. Use the frosting on cakes, pipe onto cookies, or enjoy directly from the bowl.

Notes

For the best results, avoid using melted vegan butter. You can use gel food coloring for vibrant hues and refrigerate the icing if it becomes too soft.