Vegan Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge your sweet tooth with this rich and velvety Vegan Classic Cream Cheese Frosting, a dairy-free spin on the beloved dessert staple. Perfectly crafted with creamy vegan cream cheese, plant-based butter, and a delicate hint of vanilla and zesty lemon, this frosting is irresistibly smooth and bursting with flavor. Whipped to perfection, it's a fluffy masterpiece that’s ideal for topping vegan cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make frosting requires no cooking and delivers a luxurious texture that spreads like a dream. Whether you’re catering to dietary preferences or exploring vegan baking, this recipe guarantees crowd-pleasing results. Add it to your repertoire for deliciously dairy-free desserts that shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Vegan cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Allow the vegan cream cheese and vegan butter to come to room temperature. This helps them blend together smoothly.
In a large mixing bowl, add the vegan cream cheese and vegan butter. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat them together on medium speed until creamy and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Add in the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Mix again on medium speed to incorporate the flavors.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, about a cup at a time, beating on low speed at first to prevent the sugar from flying out of the bowl.
Once the sugar is mostly incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until smooth and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 more minutes.
Taste the frosting and adjust if necessary. If you prefer a tangier frosting, add another 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice.
Use immediately to frost your favorite vegan cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. If you're not using it right away, store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Before use, let it come to room temperature and give it a quick mix to restore its creamy texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3377 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 152.8 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.7 g | 564% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1945 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 496.1 g | 180% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 470.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 186 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
