Description
This Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting is a smooth, creamy, and dairy-free alternative perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and muffins. Made with vegan butter, vegan cream cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla, this frosting is light, airy, and easy to whip up in just 15 minutes. It maintains the classic tangy flavor and creamy texture of traditional cream cheese frosting but is entirely plant-based.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 200 g vegan block butter (room temperature, see note 1)
- 300 g vegan cream cheese (chilled)
- 240 g icing sugar (sifted)
- 1 vanilla pod
Instructions
- Soften and Whip Butter: Remove the vegan butter from the fridge 2-3 hours before making the frosting to bring it to room temperature. Cut the butter into small chunks and place it into a large bowl. Use an electric whisk or stand mixer to whip the butter for about 5 minutes until it becomes light and airy.
- Incorporate Vegan Cream Cheese: Add the vegan cream cheese in 3 to 4 parts to the whipped butter, whisking each time until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add Icing Sugar: Slowly add the sifted icing sugar in 1-2 tablespoon increments, whisking briefly between each addition to blend it thoroughly into the mixture and maintain a creamy texture.
- Add Vanilla Pod: Carefully scrape the seeds from inside the vanilla pod with a sharp knife and add them to the bowl. Whisk everything together for an additional minute to evenly distribute the vanilla flavor.
- Use or Store the Frosting: If using immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or muffins, transfer the frosting to a piping bag or use a palette knife to spread it smoothly. Alternatively, store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Storage Instructions: Keep the frosting refrigerated for up to one week. Before using chilled frosting, allow it to soften slightly at room temperature for easier spreading or piping. The frosting will firm up again once chilled.
Notes
- Ensure the vegan butter is softened to room temperature for best whipping results.
- Sifting the icing sugar prevents lumps and ensures a smooth frosting.
- The frosting is best used fresh but can be refrigerated and softened before use.
- This frosting works well for cakes, cupcakes, and muffins, providing a vegan-friendly alternative to traditional cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
