Vegan Buttercream Frosting (Only 4 Ingredients) - Easy Vegan Recipes (2024)

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This Vegan Buttercream Frosting is my go-to frosting for cake recipes! It only has 4 ingredients and is super fluffy, creamy and decadent. This vegan frosting is perfect for any cake or cupcake recipe and for all of your special occasions!

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Vegan Buttercream Frosting

This frosting is heavenly! It truly melts in your mouth and is so simple. It will soon become your favourite frosting recipe. I have been making this frosting recipe for years and can assure you all your friends and family will love it. If you’re in the mood for some chocolate, check out my vegan chocolate frosting recipe!

This buttercream frosting is so versatile – you can add it to any birthday or special occasion cake (like my vegan vanilla cake). Spread it on cupcakes or a sheet cake! The possibilities are truly endless with this delicious vegan buttercream frosting.

Notes on the Ingredients

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  • Powdered Sugar: You can decide how much you want, depending on how thick you want the frosting. You’ll need between 3 and 3 1/2 cups.
  • Vegan Butter: Let it soften first. If you are using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon sea salt.
  • Vegan Milk: You should only need about a tablespoon, but you can definitely add more if the frosting is too thick.
  • Vanilla Extract: to make itvanillabuttercream!

How to Make Vegan Buttercream Frosting

This frosting won’t take you more than 10 minutes to put together!

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Beat the butter and vanilla together for about 2-3 minutes with a handheld or stand mixer, until the mixture is fluffy.

Add in the powdered sugar and vegan milk until it reaches the consistency and thickness you want.

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Now all that’s left is to let the frosting set, and then decorate your cake or cupcakes with it! Try not to eat it all from the bowl (I know, it’s hard not to). Enjoy the delicious frosting!

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Expert Tips for Success & FAQ

Let Cakes and Cupcakes Cool Before Frosting: Frosting too quickly might make the cake and cupcakes crumble. If you want a pretty cake, wait to frost until it’s cooled.

Sift Your Powdered Sugar: Make sure to sift your powdered sugar before mixing, so that the frosting is the ultimate creamy consistency.

Soften Your Vegan Butter: Be sure that your vegan butter is soft enough to spread before mixing it. You don’t want it runny though!

If Too Thick, Add Milk: The ideal frosting is not runny, but not too thick either. If yours becomes too thick, add a splash of milk until it reaches the desired consistency.

Whip It: For super fluffy frosting, you’ll want to keep whipping it. I prefer using a stand mixer for my frosting so I can whip it for about 5 minutes.

How to Store Leftover Frosting

You can store this buttercream frosting at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep it longer for future baking, keep it in the fridge for a couple weeks, or the freezer for up to 3 months.

Can You Freeze Buttercream Frosting?

You can freeze it! If you do, let it thaw in the fridge overnight beforehand so that it’s back to it’s smooth consistency.

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Vegan Buttercream Frosting (Only 4 Ingredients)

Servings: 24 cupcakes

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 0 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

This Vegan Buttercream Frosting is my go-to frosting for cake recipes! It only has 4 ingredients and is super fluffy, creamy and decadent. This frosting is perfect for all of your special occasions!

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Ingredients

  • 3-3½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon vegan milk, add more if needed
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, only if using unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Stand mixer

Instructions

  • Beat the butter and vanilla for about 2-3 minutes with a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, until fluffy.

  • Add 1 cup of powdered sugar. Fold it in with a spatula so it doesn’t fly everywhere, then beat for about 1 minute. Add the rest of the frosting in small increments too, until fully incorporated.

  • Add in a ½ tablespoon of vegan milk at a time until it reaches your preferred volume and consistency. Add that last ½ cup powdered sugar if you desire.

  • Then beat for about 5 minutes, using the spatula to mix everything together every other minute, until the frosting is fluffy, white, smooth and creamy.

Notes

Let Cakes and Cupcakes Cool Before Frosting: Frosting too quickly might make the cake and cupcakes crumble. If you want a pretty cake, wait to frost until it’s cooled.

Sift Your Powdered Sugar: Make sure to sift your powdered sugar before mixing, so that the frosting is the ultimate creamy consistency.

Soften Your Vegan Butter: Be sure that your vegan butter is soft enough to spread before mixing it. You don’t want it runny though!

If Too Thick, Add Milk: The ideal frosting is not runny, but not too thick either. If yours becomes too thick, add a splash of milk until it reaches the desired consistency.

Whip It: For super fluffy frosting, you’ll want to keep whipping it. I prefer using a stand mixer for my frosting so I can whip it for about 5 minutes.

Calories: 124kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 86mg, Potassium: 3mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 360IU, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer: Although jessicainthekitchen.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, kindly note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on the product type, the brand that was purchased, and in other unforeseeable ways. Jessicainthekitchen.com will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your doctor first.

Cuisine: American, Universal

Course: Dessert, spreads

Author: Jessica Hylton

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published on Mar 22, 2021

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28 comments on “Vegan Buttercream Frosting (Only 4 Ingredients)”

  1. Patti Reply

    Can I replace the vegan butter with hi-ratio shortening?

    Thanks

    • Jessica Hylton Reply

      Hi Patti,

      I’ve never tried hi-ratio shortening specifically but you should be able to sub 1:1, but the textures will be slightly different due to the fat content in shortening. So it wouldn’t be exactly the same! Hope this helps!

  2. Meliss Batchen Reply

    I made this frosting for my dairy allergic grandson. I used an avocado-based vegetable butter substitute. Not only was the frosting, smooth and creamy, but it was so delicious, my entire family ate it on each of their cupcakes. Thank you for this recipe and my ability to now frost my grandson’s cupcakes without fear.

    • Jessica Hylton Reply

      Thanks for sharing Meliss! So happy to hear this! You’re so welcome!

  3. Tina Reply

    Would violife butter work please

    • Jessica Hylton Reply

      Hi Tina,

      yes!

  4. Karen Reply

    Great recipe, simple and easy. My daughter really enjoyed it! Thank you

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