Vegan Chocolate Buttercream

Name: Vegan Chocolate Buttercream
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3⁄4 cup Earth Balance Shortening Sticks; 1 1⁄3 cups finely powdered coconut sugar; 1⁄8 tsp. sea salt; 1⁄2 cup cocoa powder; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1⁄8 tsp. vegan butter extract; 2 tsp. rice flour

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This frosting has the same taste and appearance as other chocolate buttercream recipes, but is made without dairy.

Makes: 1Hands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 10 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Makes: 1

Ingredients

3⁄4 cup Earth Balance Shortening Sticks
1 1⁄3 cups finely powdered coconut sugar
1⁄8 tsp. sea salt
1⁄2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1⁄8 tsp. vegan butter extract
2 tsp. rice flour

Directions

Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, add Earth Balance Shortening Sticks, coconut sugar, and salt. Cream together using a hand-held mixer until smooth and combined.
Step 2
Add the cocoa, vanilla, and butter extract and mix until creamy.
Step 3
Mix in the rice flour until frosting is creamy and smooth. Use immediately or store covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator.