The Best Vegan Buttercream Frosting Recipes

THE BEST VEGAN BUTTERCREAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the vegan butter and shortening in the Kitchen Aid (or stand mixer) bowl with the paddle attachment
• Whip on medium to high speed for about 3 minutes.
• Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure it is evenly mixed and add the salt and flavors. .
• Stop mixer and add the sifted confectioners sugar all at once.
• Mix on low speed until incorporated , scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and then mix on high speed for 3 minutes.
• Scrape the bowl again and then while mixing on low speed slowly drizzle in the almond milk
• Increase speed to high and whip for another 2 minutes

VEGAN VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING (THE BEST!)

Steps:

• Make sure to set out the vegan butter so that it is soft and at room temperature before making the frosting.
• To a large bowl, add the vegan butter and shortening and beat on low until just blended.
• Add the sugar about a cup at a time blending on low until it is all incorporated.
• Add the milk and vanilla and beat just until light and fluffy.
• Cover with plastic wrap to keep it moist until ready to frost the cake if frosting the cakes/cupcakes the same day you make the frosting. Otherwise, store the frosting in the fridge and set out an hour before ready to use, as it will firm up and get hard in the fridge and needs to soften before frosting/piping a cake or cupcakes. This frosting will hold it's shape beautifully at room temperature.

VEGAN BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• 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.

VEGAN BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Place butter, vanilla extract, and milk in a large bowl and beat until smooth.
• Add in powdered sugar and salt and beat until well combined and fluffy.
• Use as a frosting for cake, cupcakes, cookies, and more!

VEGAN BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• 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.

THE BEST VEGAN BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Soften vegan butter until it reaches near room temperature.
• Whip butter with an electric mixer for 1 minute.
• Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time whipping for about 30 seconds between each scoop.
• Add extract and continue to whip for 1 minute.
• If needed, slowly pour in the plant-based milk while whipping the buttercream until the desired consistency is achieved. (This will vary depending on the type of vegan butter you used).