This 4-ingredient vegan buttercream frosting is quick & easy, super fluffy, creamy, light, and decadent - perfect for piping or spreading over vegan cakes, cupcakes, cookies & brownies in just 15 minutes!
1cupof softened unsalted vegan butter at room temperature(salted is fine if that’s what you have)
1(1-pound) package confectioner’s sugar (3 ½ cups)
2tablespoonsof vanilla plant-based milk
2teaspoonsof vanilla extract
Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl if you’re using a handheld electric mixer), add the room temperature vegan butter. Whisk the vegan butter on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Slowly add the confectioner’s sugar while continuously beating the vegan butter. Add in the plant-based milk and vanilla extract and beat for an additional three minutes until light and fluffy.
Notes
Sift the powdered sugar: To avoid lumps or grittiness in the frosting.
Use softened vegan butter: It must be at room temperature to beat quickly and smoothly into light and fluffy vegan vanilla buttercream frosting.
Adjust the consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add dairy-free milk/cream (one teaspoon at a time - add too much, and the vegan frosting may split). If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
If it's over-whipped: Use a wooden spoon to knock out excess air in the dairy-free buttercream.