Vegan Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
This vegan strawberry cream cheese frosting is so luscious and versatile! The recipe can be used to make a soft frosting for topping desserts or to make a firmer frosting for decorating cupcakes and layer cakes.
Servings: 3 cups (approx)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (180g) vegan cream cheese, room temperature
- ¾ cup (170g) vegan butter
- 3 - 4 cups (300-400g) powdered sugar / icing sugar, to taste (note 2)
- 3 teaspoons freeze-dried strawberry powder, to colour and taste (note 3)
- dairy-free milk, if needed
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese and butter to a bowl or stand mixer. Whip until just combined.
- Add the sugar and strawberry powder and beat until just combined. This should take less than 5 minutes. Be careful to not overmix the frosting as it may become too soft or split. If your frosting is too firm, add a dash of dairy-free milk (this is normally not needed).
- If desired, add more powdered sugar and/or strawberry powder to taste and colour.
- Use the frosting immediately. Alternatively, store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If you're using the frosting later, it's important to allow the frosting to come to room temperature before using.
Notes
- This recipe will frost 12-16 cupcakes or an 8 inch double layered cake (only in between layers and on top of the cake).
- More powdered sugar will create a firmer frosting whereas less icing sugar will create a softer frosting. The amount added will depend on your type of butter and how stable you'd like your frosting to be.
- Alternatively, use strawberry extract/flavouring. Start with just 1 teaspoon and add more to taste. However, don't add too much otherwise your frosting may split. If you don't like the colour of the frosting with your strawberry powder or extract, you can add 1 teaspoon of beetroot powder or red/pink food colouring (a gel is preferable) and mix until the frosting has reached your ideal colour.
Nutrition
Serving: 3 tablespoons | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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