Best 6 Fluffy Creamy Vegan Frosting Recipes
In the realm of sweet and delectable treats, frosting stands as a culinary masterpiece, capable of elevating any dessert to new heights of indulgence. When it comes to vegan frosting, the pursuit of a fluffy, creamy texture akin to traditional dairy-based frostings can be a delightful challenge. This article embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of crafting the perfect vegan frosting, one that is not only irresistibly smooth and luscious but also brimming with rich, indulgent flavor. We will explore a variety of recipes, each with its unique approach to achieving that coveted fluffy and creamy texture, ensuring there's a perfect match for every baker's taste and preference.
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VEGAN BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This Vegan Buttercream Frosting is sweet, creamy, fluffy, and can be served on any of your favorite vegan baked goods! Just 5 ingredients required!
Provided by Jennifer Debth
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 99 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VEGAN FLUFFY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
This is our all-purpose "go to" frosting. It's great for piping into lush, swirling mountains of frostiness and just as good for spreading onto a cupcake like rolling hills of heaven. It make a lot, probably 4 cups' worth, so you can halve the recipe if you are going to be spreading the frosting rather than piping it.
Provided by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Categories Condiment/Spread Dessert Cupcake Vegan Vanilla Dairy Free
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat the shortening and margarine together until well combined and fluffy. Add the sugar and beat for about 3 more minutes. Add the vanilla and soy milk, beat for another 5-7 minutes until fluffy.
FLUFFY CREAMY VEGAN FROSTING
This recipe comes from the writers of my all-time favorite cookbook, Veganomicon. It's everything you want in a frosting: fluffy, creamy, sweet (just rightly), and substantial enough that it stays put. Delicious on it's own and a great base to transform into other flavors as it suits you. I whipped it up in a food processor, as suggested in a review on the Post Punk Kitchen website, but I'll include here both sets of instructions, in case you've got a handy dandy electric mixer at your disposal. This version is slightly adapted from the original.
Provided by groovyrooby
Categories Vegan
Time 5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Food Processor Instructions:.
- Pulse the margarine in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the soymilk and vanilla extract and pulse a few more times. Do not worry if it's not totally blended yet.
- Add the powdered sugar in three or so portions. Add one third and blend. Add another third and blend. Add the last bit and whirl it until fully incorporated and the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and whirl it around another few seconds.
- Spread on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, ritz crackers, whatever suits your fancy!
- Mixer Instructions, more or less as posted on the Post Punk Kitchen website:.
- Melt the margarine. I put it in a small bowl and microwave it, then use a plastic spatula to get it all out into the metal bowl.
- Add powdered sugar and soymilk, then beat on medium for about a minute, or until it's a good consistency for spreading.
- Stir in extracts and frost away!
- ALSO suggested:
- The original recipe is for chocolate frosting - add 2/3 cup cocoa powder before adding sugar in either form of preparation, and add 1 1/2 tsp almond extract with the vanilla.
- This would also be lovely with a little citrus zest - add orange or lemon zest with the extracts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 32.6, Carbohydrate 243.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 237.2, Protein 1.8
VEGAN FLUFFY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
My kids love this frosting. They said it tastes like the filling in a peanut butter cup. My son has a milk allergy, so I came up with this recipe.
Provided by JUDYLT
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Time 5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whip peanut butter, shortening, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl until well blended. Add powdered sugar and soy milk; mix until light and fluffy. If mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon soy milk at a time until creamy and spreadable.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 50.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
VEGAN BASIC VANILLA FLUFFY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
From Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero's book "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World". This easy "buttercream" frosting is as good (if not better) then any other I've ever had. I was very pleasantly surprised when I first made it! I defy you to tell the difference!
Provided by Nikoma
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat the shortening and margarine together until well combined (about 5 minutes).
- Add the sugar, and beat for about 3 more minutes.
- Add vanilla and soy milk.
- Beat an additional 5-7 minutes until fluffy!
- This is enough to frost your average 13x9 cake, or at least 12 cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 3.3, Carbohydrate 35.3, Sugar 34.5, Protein 0.2
VEGAN BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Super yummy frosting that is completely free of animal products! Yay! My husband and kiddo love it, and I am sure it will be a hit with your family and friends. Don't tell them it's vegan until after they try it, and they will be pleasantly surprised. The longer you beat the mixture, the more air is incorporated, and you'll get a fluffier frosting.
Provided by Allison Rykiel
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Time 10m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 29 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
Tips:
- For a perfect vegan buttercream, make sure your vegan butter is at room temperature. This will help it cream together smoothly with the powdered sugar.
- If you don't have vegan butter on hand, you can make your own by blending 1 cup of cashews, 1/4 cup of coconut oil, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth. This homemade vegan butter can be used in all of the recipes in this article.
- To make your frosting extra fluffy, whip it on high speed for at least 2 minutes. This will incorporate air into the frosting, making it light and airy.
- If you want a stiffer frosting, add more powdered sugar. If you want a looser frosting, add more milk or cream.
- To flavor your frosting, you can add a variety of extracts, such as vanilla, almond, or coconut. You can also add spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg. For a fruity flavor, add some fresh or frozen fruit, such as berries or bananas.
- Vegan buttercream can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready to use it, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before whipping it again.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you're sure to make a delicious and fluffy vegan buttercream frosting that will be the perfect addition to your next cake, cupcake, or cookie recipe. So get creative and have fun!
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