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Dairy Free Buttercream Frosting (Vegan)

January 22, 2019 by LarishaBernard 22 Comments

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This Dairy Free Buttercream Frosting recipe will blow you away.  Super simple and minimal ingredients are in between you and a delicious vegan buttercream frosting recipe. 

Dairy free buttercream frosting is the answer to all your sweet tooth cravings. A delicious vegan buttercream frosting can literally can the entire way you look at the dessert you are having at the time. It is so smooth and creamy. Best of all, this dairy free buttercream frosting spreads so well or can be piped easily on top of anything. 

This dairy free buttercream frosting is great on top of everything from cake and cupcakes, to cinnamon rolls and more. We won’t even tell if you just lick it off the spoon. 

This is a dairy free, egg free, vegan buttercream frosting recipe. A simple swap can make this a Top 8 Allergy Friendly Buttercream Frosting recipe. 

What ingredients do you need for dairy free buttercream frosting?

Just like our delicious dairy free chocolate frosting only needed six ingredients, this dairy free buttercream frosting recipe is minimal in ingredients too.  Even better, is that you only need FOUR ingredients to make this super simple dairy free buttercream frosting.

One of the best parts of making your own vegan buttercream frosting, is you know exactly what the ingredients are.  No more questionable ingredients or long lists you have to sort through. The ingredients you need for this dairy free frosting recipe are:

  • vegan butter
  • powdered sugar
  • unsweetened milk (we used almond)
  • vanilla extract 

How do you make dairy free buttercream frosting?

To starting making dairy free buttercream frosting, add the vegan butter to a large bowl and beat with a mixer until creamy. Next, sift in the powdered sugar. Add the milk and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat until combined. 

It’s literally that simple to make a deliciously, creamy and spreadable dairy free buttercream frosting recipe. It takes just about 5 minutes to make. Never again will you have to wonder what is in your container of buttercream frosting or fret because you forgot to grab a tub from the store. Super easy and betting tasting dairy free frosting is right at your finger tips. 

Do I have to sift the powdered sugar to make dairy free buttercream frosting?

Sifting in the case of making dairy free frosting is crucial.  I know, I know, it’s easier to just dump right into the bowl; however, this is one step that you don’t want to skip if you are trying to make the perfect dairy free frosting recipe. 

There’s two main reasons that you need to sift the powdered sugar in order to get the perfect vegan frosting recipe. First, sifting removes the lumps in powdered sugar that is caused from the sugar absorbing moisture. Second, when you sift powdered sugar, it makes it fluffier.

In shorter terms, if you want a dairy free buttercream frosting that isn’t lumpy, then you really need to sift the powdered sugar.

CAN I MAKE DAIRY FREE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING AHEAD OF TIME?

Whether you are prepping for a holiday get together, party, or birthday, being able to plan ahead and get things done is always beneficial. Thankfully, you can absolutely make this dairy free buttercream frosting ahead of time. Simply, make as instructed and then place this dairy free frosting in the fridge in an air tight container.  This vegan frosting recipe will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks if stored properly.

What can I use the dairy free buttercream frosting with?

If you like sweet cinnamon rolls they you’ll definitely want to pair this dairy free frosting with our pumpkin cinnamon rolls recipe.

If you’re a fan of chocolate cake with a buttercream frosting then definitely pair this dairy free frosting with our triple layer dairy free chocolate cake.

Of course you can use this dairy free buttercream frosting for any other of your favorite cakes (like a dairy free vanilla cake), cupcakes, cake pops and more. Try serving it on a platter with fresh fruit and graham crackers or sandwiched between these almond butter oatmeal cookies or ginger snaps.

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4.75 from 16 votes

Dairy Free Buttercream Frosting

THIS DAIRY FREE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE WILL BLOW YOU AWAY. SUPER SIMPLE AND MINIMAL INGREDIENTS ARE IN BETWEEN YOU AND A DELICIOUS VEGAN BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE. 
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free dressing recipes, dairy free frosting, dairy free recipes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Author: LarishaBernard

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tbsps unsweetened dairy free milk (we used almond)
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • In a bowl, cream the butter by beating with a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. 
  • Sift in the powdered sugar and beat to combine. 
  • Add in 2 tbsps dairy free milk and vanilla and mix again just until incorporated. If you need it thinner, add up to 2 more tablespoons of milk. 
  • Use immediately or store in air tight container for up to 2 weeks. 

Notes

**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Calcium: 9mg

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  1. lindsay dwarka

    March 4, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    this is a great recipe! i wonder, could i add lemon juice or something like that to flavor the frosting? have you tried that?
    thanks!

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      March 5, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      You could! I would pick an extract like lemon or raspberry extract

      Reply
  2. Rubi Kaur

    March 13, 2020 at 1:04 am

    I’m making this I’ll let you know how it turns out. But I looks good anyways.

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      March 19, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks, we hope you love it!

      Reply
  3. amanda

    April 29, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    i just made this with a natural vanilla from mexico that was a gift and it turned out amazing. i did only add 1/2tsp do to it being a bit stronger then what I’m used to using!!!!

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      April 30, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      ohhh I bet that was amazing!

      Reply
  4. pym

    May 5, 2020 at 10:34 am

    i am diabetic. would this work with erythrol powder? thank much

    Reply
    • LarishaCampbell

      May 5, 2020 at 10:56 am

      We haven’t tried but we have seen stevia mixed with cornstarch and blended to substitute, hope this helps.

      Reply
  5. marisa

    July 12, 2020 at 8:34 am

    5 stars
    I try a lot of vegan cupcake recipes and so far these by far were the most delicious!! I did use Bobs 1:1 Gluten free flour so in case anyone else does just make sure to fill to the top since it doesn’t rise as well as regular baking flour. The coconut flavor baked in and you could not taste it. These are a favorite in this house!! Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      July 14, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      So happy to hear that they were a hit! Thanks for sharing your substitutions! We appreciate you taking time to leave a review. Have a great week.

      Reply
  6. Tristan

    February 14, 2021 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    This buttercream frosting is amazing and it’s light as in not too sweet like icing. It’s simple and quick to make. Thank you two.

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      February 24, 2021 at 2:40 pm

      We’re so excited to hear that it was a hit! Thanks for taking time to leave a review, we really appreciate that. Have a great week!

      Reply
  7. Tahira Akhtar

    June 17, 2021 at 6:47 am

    5 stars
    Could you make this into a chocolate frosting so add some cocoa powder to it? Thanks in advance

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      June 17, 2021 at 9:15 pm

      Yes you could.
      We have a chocolate frosting written out if you’d prefer: https://makeitdairyfree.com/dairy-free-chocolate-frosting/

      Reply
  8. Ann

    June 20, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing! Really easy to make and tasted great! I followed the recipe as is (used ~2 1/3 Tbsp Ripple milk). I used Country Crock’s plant butter with olive oil. Made this for cinnamon rolls and it frosted really nicely 🙂

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      October 22, 2021 at 10:18 pm

      Awesome! So happy to hear that you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  9. Tahira Akhtar

    July 11, 2021 at 11:30 am

    Which butter do you use? Can you use tub butter or would that be too soft?

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      July 11, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      Earth Balance or Flora. Can use the tub

      Reply
  10. April

    November 12, 2021 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    Was looking at this for possible pumpkin cake. Was wondering if your buttercream hardens in the fridge enough to be slightly shaped? Or to use as a decorating frosting for leaves? Thanks

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      February 3, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      Yes it can be shaped

      Reply
  11. Kevin R

    January 18, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    Didn’t feel like spending $30+ for a vegan birthday cake, so I decided to make my own. Never made a cake before; let alone a two layer, marbled one. Never made butter cream before; let alone vegan. Never frosted a cake before. Thank you for the great write-up and videos. Simple ingredients and easy to follow (even when I decided to complicate it by wanting a marbled cake).

    Reply
    • LarishaBernard

      February 3, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      So glad that you loved it!

      Reply

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