Simple Vegan Frosting
This perfectly creamy and sweet vegan frosting can be used in a variety of recipes, from cupcakes to cookie cake.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, optional (for chocolate frosting)
- 1-3 tbsp non-dairy milk, as needed
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter in a large mixing bowl (I like to use a stand mixer, but a large bowl with a hand mixer also works well) until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla extract, then the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and then the cocoa (if making chocolate frosting) while beating at a low speed.
- Add the amount of milk needed for your desired consistency, increase speed to high, and continue to beat for a few more minutes, until smooth and creamy. You may add more sugar if the frosting is too wet, or more milk if it is too dry.
Notes
This recipe makes enough frosting for this cookie cake, however if you would like to use it to frost a layer cake or for piping onto cupcakes, I recommend doubling this recipe!