Vegan Lemon Buttercream
Bright, tangy, and delightfully creamy, this Vegan Lemon Buttercream is the perfect dairy-free frosting to elevate your favorite desserts. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients like softened vegan butter, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and zest, this luscious buttercream combines a velvety texture with a zingy citrus kick. Perfectly balanced with powdered sugar and a hint of vanilla, it’s a must-try for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe offers optional adjustments for your ideal consistency and sweetness. Whether you’re baking for a vegan celebration or simply indulging in plant-based treats, this lemon-infused buttercream promises a vibrant finish that’s as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vegan butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened non-dairy milk (optional)
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened vegan butter. Use an electric mixer or whisk to beat it until light, fluffy, and creamy (approximately 2-3 minutes).
Sift the powdered sugar to remove any clumps, then gradually add it to the creamed butter. Beat well after each addition, starting on low speed and increasing to medium-high until the mixture is smooth.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the frosting mixture.
Continue beating the frosting until the ingredients are fully combined and the buttercream reaches your desired consistency. If it is too thick, add unsweetened non-dairy milk 1 teaspoon at a time until it softens.
Taste the buttercream and adjust sweetness or tanginess by adding more powdered sugar or lemon juice, if needed.
Use the vegan lemon buttercream immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow it to come to room temperature and whisk again before using if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 10 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.
