Z's Yummy Vegan Chocolate Frosting

Try this recipe for vegan frosting the next time you are baking a cake or cupcakes for people with allergies or dietary restrictions.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 493 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
• ¾ cup cocoa powder (such as Callebaut®)
• 6 tablespoons coconut milk powder
• 1 ½ cups vegan butter, in stick form
• 4 cups sifted powdered sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine cocoa powder, coconut milk powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir well with a whisk.

Step 2

Combine coconut milk and water in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in a microwave until steaming, 1 to 3 minutes. Add to cocoa powder mixture and stir until all dry ingredients are incorporated.

Step 3

Beat vegan butter in a large bowl until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Add 1/3 the cocoa mixture at a time, whipping on medium speed after each addition.

Step 4

Add powdered sugar to the vegan butter mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, whipping on medium speed. Beat frosting until fluffy and spreadable.