Dairy Free Frosting Recipe
This delicious dairy-free frosting offers a smooth, fluffy texture and a sweet vanilla flavor, perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes without any dairy ingredients. Made with vegetable shortening or vegan butter and easily adjustable liquids, this frosting is a great option for those avoiding dairy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups of frosting, enough to frost one 9-inch cake or approximately 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert, Frosting
- Method: No-cook, Mixing/Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Base
- 1 cup vegetable shortening (or vegan butter)
- 2 – 4 tablespoons liquid of choice (e.g., almond milk, coconut milk, or dairy-free yogurt)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 4 – 5 cups powdered sugar
Optional
- 3 – 4 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large bowl, beat the vegetable shortening or vegan butter together with the dairy-free milk or yogurt and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, ensuring a creamy frosting texture.
- Add salt and sugar gradually: Add the coarse salt and powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated and creamy without lumps.
- Adjust consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add more liquid of choice (milk or yogurt) a teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Add sprinkles (optional): Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently for a festive look, or leave them out for a classic flavor and appearance.
- Use immediately or store: Use the frosting to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. If not using immediately, store covered in the fridge and re-whip before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable shortening with vegan butter for a richer flavor.
- The liquid can be any dairy-free milk such as almond, soy, oat, or coconut milk; or even dairy-free yogurt for a tangier taste.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to achieve your preferred consistency and sweetness.
- This frosting is best used within 2-3 days if refrigerated.
- Allow the frosting to come to room temperature and re-whip before using if stored in the fridge.
- Adding sprinkles is optional and adds decorative appeal, excluding them keeps the frosting simple and versatile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dairy free frosting, vegan frosting, egg free frosting, dairy free dessert topping, vegan buttercream
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