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Best Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting (Vegan Recipe)

This dairy free cream cheese frosting is velvety and perfectly sweet with a hint of tang. It has a thick, pipeable consistency that holds its shape without sliding off your cake, making it perfect for frosting everything from layer cakes to cupcakes and muffins.
Author: Kim Grimmett
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 16

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup vegan butter sticks, room temperature
  • 8 ounces vegan cream cheese, room temperature (drain any excess liquid)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 - 5 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  • Put the softened vegan butter in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer to beat it on medium speed for about 60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the room-temperature vegan cream cheese to the bowl. Mix again until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Stop as soon as it's combined. Overbeating vegan cream cheese can cause it to break down and become runny.
  • Add the vanilla extract and mix a few seconds to incorporate.
  • Add the sifted powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. For a stiffer piping consistency, you will likely need the full 5 cups.
  • Pop the bowl in the fridge or freezer for 20 minutes to firm up before frosting your cakes or cupcakes.
  • If you want you can store the frosting in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  1. Stick butter is key. Do not use the spreadable butter from a tub as it has too much water and will make the frosting soup-like.
  2. Sift the powdered sugar to prevent it from clumping. This ensures a smooth frosting.
  3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Just thaw in the fridge and give it a quick re-whip before using.
  4. Once you put this frosting on your baked good or desserts you must keep them in the fridge. 
  5. The nutritional information is an estimate. It can vary based on the type of vegan butter and vegan cream cheese you use.

Nutrition

Serving: 3.5tablespoon | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 12.5g | Sodium: 160mg | Sugar: 30g
Keyword dairy free cream cheese frosting, vegan cream cheese frosting
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