Vegan Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Enjoy creamy chocolate frosting that is 100% vegan using this tried-and-tested vegan chocolate frosting recipe. This super rich and chocolatey frosting comes together quickly with cocoa powder and is ready for topping your favorite chocolate cake or even just a graham cracker in minutes.
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Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based vegan butter, room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons plant-based milk, such as unsweetened almond milk or soy milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Cream the 1/2 cup vegan butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for 1-2 minutes or until it is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula.
- Pour the 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in a medium sieve and sift in 1/2 cup batches (just estimate, it doesn't need to be exact) over the butter. Add a splash of the plant-based milk and beat on low until incorporated. Continue adding in batches and beating on low until all ingredients have been incorporated.
- Add the 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt and beat on medium until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Stop as soon as you have smooth, creamy, fluffy frosting. Don't overmix or you will create big air bubbles.
Notes
- Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of non-dairy milk at a time until you reach the desired consistency. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar, a tablespoon at a time.
- Sifting is key: The best way to prevent lumps in your frosting is to sift your powdered sugar before adding it to the frosting. This removes any clumps that formed during storage.
- Careful warming: If the lumps are really stubborn, you can try gently warming the frosting. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water (make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water) and stir gently until the frosting becomes smooth. Be careful not to overheat it, as this can melt the vegan butter.
- Room temperature ingredients: Make sure your vegan butter is at room temperature. This will help it incorporate smoothly and prevent overmixing.