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by Alea Milham 6 Comments
Have you been looking for a dairy-free frosting to enjoy in place of buttercream frosting on cakes and cupcakes? You are going to love the taste and texture of this fluffy dairy-free frosting recipe.
On several occasions, I have mentioned that my oldest son is dairy-intolerant. What I haven’t mentioned before is that he is also allergic to soy. As you have probably noticed, soy is often used as a dairy substitute,so that can make it hard to find things like a dairy-free butteryspreadthat he can use.
I was excited to see thatMELT® Organic, was not only dairy-free but also soy-free. It’s made from a blend of fruit and plant-based organic oils: virgin coconut, flaxseed, hi-oleic sunflower, palm fruit, and canola.
We tried MELT Organic on waffles and toast. I used it to saute vegetables and to make muffins. In each case, MELT Organic baked, sizzled, and melted just like butter and tasted delicious. So I decided to put it to the ultimate test and use it to make dairy-free “butter cream” frosting. It produced a luscious, fluffy frosting that the entire family enjoyed!
How to Make Fluffy Dairy-Free Frosting
To make a fluffy dairy-free vanilla frosting, you need to start by letting MELT Organic come to room temperature. (Do NOT soften it up in the microwave!) Then you beat your MELT Organic with the mixer for several minutes to make it light and fluffy. Then add vanilla and a dash of salt and mix until blended. Then you slowly add powdered sugar while beating it and a little vanilla almond milk. And then you beat it for another couple minutes.
All of the blending makes this frosting recipe take a little longer, but the results are worth it!
Dairy-Free Buttercream Frosting Recipe
You can use Melt Organic Spread in the tub or Melt Organic Sticks in this vanilla icing recipe.
Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 24 – 36 cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup MELT Organic, room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 two-pound bag (or about 7 cups) of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla almond milk
Directions:
- Measure 1 cup of MELT Organic and set it in a bowl on the counter until it reaches room temperature.
- Using a mixer, whip the MELT Organic for 2 – 3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and salt. Mix well.
- Start adding the powdered sugar a couple of cups at a time until it is all mixed in.
- Addhalf of the vanilla almond milk into the frosting mixture, then check the consistency. Add the rest of the almond milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Whip the frosting mixture for 1 – 2 more minutes.
- Use immediately to frost a cake, cookies, or cupcakes. Store any leftover frosting in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Printable Recipe forFluffy Dairy-Free Frosting
Dairy-Free Buttercream Frosting Recipe
This dairy-free frosting recipe is a delicious substitute for buttercream icing.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Dairy-free Buttercream Frosting, Dairy-Free Frosting Recipe, Dairy-Free Icing Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 24
Author Alea Milham
Ingredients
- 1 cup MELT Organic room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 two-pound bag or about 7 cups of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla almond milk
Instructions
Measure 1 cup of MELT Organic and set it in a bowl on the counter until it reaches room temperature.
Using a mixer, whip the MELT Organic for 2 - 3 minutes.
Add the vanilla and salt. Mix well.
Start adding the powdered sugar a couple of cups at a time until it is all mixed in.
Addhalf of the vanilla almond milk into the frosting mixture, then check the consistency. Add the rest of the almond milk until you reach the desired consistency.
Whip the frosting mixture for 1 - 2 more minutes.
Use immediately to frost a cake, cookies, or cupcakes.
Notes
Store any leftover frosting in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
As a mom, it feels good to be able to make something that my soncan enjoy without having to worry about a reaction to the ingredients.
Is there a reason that you or someone in your family avoids butter? If you would like to try MELT®Organic spreads, you can use this store locator to find it at a store near you.
More Dairy-Free Recipes
Dairy-Free Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Crisco Frosting Recipe
Dairy-Free Ranch Dip
Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt
Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate Recipes
I originally created this dairy-free frosting recipe for MELT Organic on January 12, 2015. It was updated on November 13, 2019.
About Alea Milham
Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.
Comments
Carolyne says
Can I use any non dairy butter? I don’t think we have that brand in Canada.
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Alea Milham says
Yes, you can.
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Sharon says
Can you freeze the cupcakes after being iced?
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Alea Milham says
Yes, you can.
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Kimberly says
Can I use food coloring paste in this recipe? I’m wanting to use yellow and orange for cupcakes for my twins birthday party. Just curious if this would change the consistency at all. Please let me know what you think!
Thank you so much!Reply
Alea Milham says
Yes, you can.
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