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better buttercream frosting
thehamptonsvegan

Better Buttercream Frosting

A creamy, fluffy vegan buttercream-like frosting
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: vegan
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3- 3 1/2 cups vegan powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup sustainably sourced vegan shortening
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • 1-4 Tablespoons non dairy milk

Method
 

  1. Beat shortening until light and fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well.
  3. Add vanilla and check consistency.
  4. If it is too stiff, add 1 tablespoon milk and continue beating and checking consistency, adding more milk gradually as needed until spreadable, light, and fluffy.
  5. *Chocolate Better Buttercream Frosting*
    Add 1/4 -1/3 cup cocoa powder to vanilla frosting and a little bit more milk to reach desired consistency. Probably no more than an extra 1-2 tablespoons milk needed.