This insanely easy dairy free vanilla frosting recipe will have you wondering why you ever bought it from a store. Just four ingredients in between you and a delicious vegan vanilla frosting recipe.
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While some people live for chocolate frosting, others couldn’t live without a perfect vanilla frosting. Sometimes it’s just better depending on what you are making and other times, it’s to balance out “too much chocolate” (if you’re of that mind set). This dairy free vanilla frosting recipe is the perfect way to make dairy free frosting no matter what your reasoning is at the time.
This dairy free vanilla frosting is spreads perfectly and is great on top of everything from cake and cupcakes, to cinnamon rolls or even used for a sweet graham cracker dip. We won’t even tell if you just like it off the spoons.
This is a dairy free, egg free, vegan vanilla frosting recipe. It’s also soy free as long as you use a soy free butter like Earth Balance Soy Free.
What ingredients do you need for dairy free vanilla frosting?
Just like our delicious dairy free chocolate frosting only needed six ingredients, this dairy free vanilla frosting recipe is minimal in ingredients too. Even better, is that you only need FOUR ingredients to make this super simple dairy free vanilla frosting.
One of the best parts of making your own vegan vanilla 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:
- shortening (or vegan butter can be substituted)
- powdered sugar
- unsweetened dairy free milk
- vanilla extract
How do you make dairy free vanilla frosting?
To starting making dairy free vanilla frosting, add the vegan shortening 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 vanilla frosting recipe. It takes just about 5 minutes to make. Never again will you have to wonder what is in your container of vanilla 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 vanilla 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 vanilla frosting that isn’t lumpy, then you really need to sift the powdered sugar.
CAN I MAKE DAIRY FREE VANILLA 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 vanilla 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 vanilla 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 vanilla frosting then definitely pair this dairy free frosting with our triple layer dairy free chocolate cake.
Of course you can use this dairy free vanilla frosting for any other of your favorite cakes, 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.
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Dairy Free Vanilla Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan shortening
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup unsweetened dairy free milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream the shortening until smooth.
- Sift in the powdered sugar gently.
- Pour in the milk and vanilla and beat just until combined.
- Use immediately or store in air safe container for up to two weeks.
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Delicious! I used Country Crock plant based butter sticks and found that an extra 1 – 2 cups of 10x sugar (I didn’t measure) was needed to get a ‘peaking’ icing texture as it is a bit thinner in consistency than most shortening. Super simple and very delicious!
Thanks for the feedback!
do we have to use POWDERED SUGAR for this recipe
Yes. Otherwise you just have oil and milk.