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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 0 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
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Vegan Buttercream Frosting
This vegan buttercream frosting is so smooth and creamy! It is quick and easy to make. Only a few pantry staple ingredients needed. Use this frosting for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies and more!
First, add softened butter and maple syrup to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on high until completely creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl as needed.
Add powdered sugar to the bowl. Mix slowly until completely combined.
Add in a tablespoon or so of milk. Add more for thinner frosting. Otherwise, add frosting to piping bag and frost dessert!
Use softened butter. I put mine on the countertop an hour before making this recipe.
Do not use cold or melted butter.
I like using Earth Balance butter sticks.
Cream the butter and pure maple syrup completely.
For a thicker frosting, add slightly more powdered sugar.
For a thinner frosting, add slightly more milk.
Add in a pinch of sea salt if desired.
For gingerbread flavor, replace maple syrup with molasses. Add in a pinch of ground ginger.
This recipe makes about 1 cup of frosting. This was enough for 10 cookies. Feel free to double this recipe if needed.
If needed, freeze frosting for up to 1 month. Place in fridge overnight to thaw.
Calories: 1754 kcal , Carbohydrates: 254 g , Protein: 1 g , Fat: 86 g , Saturated Fat: 16 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 26 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 41 g , Trans Fat: 16 g , Sodium: 707 mg , Potassium: 90 mg , Fiber: 0.1 g , Sugar: 247 g , Vitamin A: 59 IU , Vitamin C: 1 mg , Calcium: 48 mg , Iron: 0.4 mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American