The Best Vegan Buttercream Recipes

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.

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).

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