Vegan Coffee Buttercream Frosting
Elevate your plant-based desserts with this luscious Vegan Coffee Buttercream Frosting, a rich and creamy delight that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Infused with bold coffee flavor thanks to instant espresso powder, this dairy-free frosting achieves heavenly smoothness with vegan butter and a touch of non-dairy milk. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or cozy treats, its silky texture and balanced sweetness are complemented by a hint of vanilla. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and customizable recipe ensures you can adjust the coffee intensity to suit your taste. Perfect for coffee lovers and plant-based bakers alike, this frosting is a must-try addition to your vegan baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vegan butter (room temperature)
- 3.5 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tablespoon Instant coffee or espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons Non-dairy milk (such as almond, soy, or oat)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee or espresso powder in 1 tablespoon of the non-dairy milk. Stir until fully dissolved and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to beat the vegan butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed to incorporate each addition before increasing the speed to medium-high. Continue until all the powdered sugar is fully combined.
Add the dissolved coffee mixture, the remaining 1 tablespoon of non-dairy milk, and the vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add additional non-dairy milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste the frosting and adjust the coffee flavor if needed by adding a pinch more instant coffee dissolved in a few drops of water.
Once the frosting reaches your preferred flavor and consistency, use it immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or desserts, or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 0% | |
*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.
