Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
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Indulge in the sensational sweetness of our Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe, made with the finest plant-based ingredients! This creamy frosting is perfect for topping off all your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. It’s dairy-free, guilt-free, and simply delicious.
We love using this vanilla frosting for special birthdays, seasonal holidays and everyday baking! You may love this Ultimate Homemade Vegan Strawberry Frosting Recipe and these Maple Donuts with Chocolate Frosting!
Why You’ll Love Our Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- Our secret? Rich, velvety vegan butter and pure vanilla extract. No artificial flavors or preservatives. Just pure, natural bliss.
- With its creamy texture and delicious flavor, this frosting is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more. But what sets this frosting apart from the traditional buttercream? And how can you make it at home? Get ready to learn everything you need to know about this delectable treat as we break down its ingredients, techniques, and tips for creating the perfect vegan vanilla buttercream frosting.
- So whether you’re avoiding dairy or simply looking for a decadent vegan dessert option, our Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is the perfect choice. Try it out and taste the difference for yourself!
- Perfect on vegan vanilla cake or vegan vanilla cupcakes, when you are celebrating birthdays for lots of vanilla flavor! Bring on the sprinkles!
Ingredients You Need
Ultimate Vegan vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
- 1 cup unsalted vegan butter, softened, if using salted butter, omit the salt
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar, add more if needed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 3-4 tablespoons vegan heavy cream or dairy-free milk like soy milk, almond milk or oat milk, add more if needed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions How to Make Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Ultimate Vegan vanilla Butterceam Frosting Recipe
- In a large mixing bowl, using a stand mixer or hand mixer, mix together the softened butter, the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and some of the heavy cream/milk until the mixture starts to become frosting.
- Add more heavy cream/milk as needed and mix together for 3-5 minutes.
- If you want a stiffer frosting add more powdered sugar and if you want a creamier texture add more heavy cream/milk. You’ll definitely want a creamier buttercream to pipe frosting on cakes, cookies and cupcakes.
Tips to Make the Best Vegan Vanilla Frosting
- First, let’s start with the ingredients. As far as vegan butter, make sure your butter is softened to provide a rich and silky texture and also dairy-free. There are plenty of vegan butters out there, like Miyokos, Country Crock and Earth Balance.
- Next, choose a high-quality plant-based milk, such as almond milk or oat milk or heavy vegan cream, to add to your frosting. This will give your frosting a smooth consistency that is essential for a perfect frosting.
- When it comes to sweeteners, use a high quality organic powdered sugar or healthy powdered sugars, like Simple Truth, Wholesome or Lakanto.
- To add a touch of complexity to your frosting, consider incorporating a good quality pure vanilla extract like Nielsen-Massey, Simply Organic or Rodelle. Vanilla extract will elevate the flavor of your frosting and make it stand out from the rest.
Storing Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- This frosting can be kept at room temperature, in an airtight container, for 2-5 days, provided it’s not too warm. It can also be stored in the fridge to help prolong its freshness, for up to a week or so.
More Variations
- Introducing a mouthwatering array of vegan vanilla buttercream frosting variations! Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or simply looking for a healthier alternative, these options will satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your dietary choices.
- From subtle twists like swapping maple syrup for traditional sugar to bold additions like tangy lemon zest, tangy citrus juice to make a luscious orange or lemon frosting or adding cocoa powder to make a rich vegan chocolate frosting, these variations will elevate your frosting game and leave your taste buds begging for more. These flavorful options are perfect for any occasion.
- Add some food coloring to make a fun, festive color for a special event or add some festive sprinkles or mini chocolate chips! The variations are endless!
- You can use extracts like almond, birthday cake or peppermint for a holiday burst of flavor. So, get creative and get ready to impress your friends and family with these crowd-pleasing variations on a classic dairy-free buttercream frosting favorite.
As we’ve explored, vegan vanilla buttercream frosting is not only possible, but can be just as delicious and versatile as its traditional counterpart. By substituting a few key ingredients and following a few simple tips, you can create this creamy, dreamy frosting that is both dairy-free and guilt-free.
So why not give it a try for your next baking adventure? Remember, your options are endless with this recipe, from wedding cakes to cupcakes to whoopie pies. And with vegan vanilla buttercream frosting, everyone can join in on the deliciousness. Keep experimenting and keep creating! Who knows what other tasty treats we can come up with? The possibilities are truly endless.
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Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
Ultimate Vegan Buttercream Frosting Recipe
- 1 cup unsalted vegan butter softened, if using salted butter, omit the salt
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar add more if needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste, add more if desired
- 3-4 tablespoons vegan heavy cream or non-dairy milk, add more if needed, especially if you want a creamier frosting
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Instructions How to Make Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- In a large mixing bowl, using a mixer, mix together the softened butter, the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and some of the heavy cream/milk until the mixture starts to become frosting.
- Add more heavy cream/milk as needed and mix together for 3-5 minutes.
- If you want a stiffer frosting add more powdered sugar and if you want a creamier texture add more heavy cream/milk.
Notes
- This recipes will make about 2 & 1/2 cups, frosting for 12- 24 cupcakes or will frost a 8-9 inch layer cake.