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.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: frosting, vanilla, vegan frosting
Servings: 24Servings
Ingredients
Ultimate Vegan Buttercream Frosting Recipe
1cupunsalted vegan buttersoftened, if using salted butter, omit the salt
3 3/4cupspowdered sugaradd more if needed
1teaspoonvanilla extractor vanilla bean paste, add more if desired
3-4tablespoonsvegan heavy creamor non-dairy milk, add more if needed, especially if you want a creamier frosting
¼teaspoonsalt
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.