Dairy-Free Buttercream Frosting is a perfect alternative to Butter Based frosting when you are choosing a Vegan or Non-Dairy lifestyle.
Do you love frosting? Could you sit down with a spoon and just eat it by itself? Maybe you are lactose intolerant or have an allergy to milk or just prefer dairy free recipes.
That’s why I created this dairy-free buttercream frosting recipe for you. You can use it with my creative cupcake recipes found here
Vanilla Dairy Free Buttercream Frosting
There are so many people that have allergies and want to avoid certain ingredients. But sometimes you just don’t know what you can substitute or know which one to use.
I had to make some cupcakes last week that were dairy free and gluten free. They wanted a chocolate cupcake and a chocolate ganache and vanilla buttercream frosting.
The only ingredient I had to go and get was the earth balance butter sticks. They do cost a little more than dairy butter, but they have the same consistency and therefore, make it easier to make the frosting so it’s not too runny.
They taste pretty much the same as regular vanilla buttercream You will really enjoy cupcakes made with this vegan frosting.
How to Make Dairy-Free Buttercream Frosting
Dairy Free Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 stick of Earth Balance Vegan Sticks
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 ts Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 ts salt
Instructions
- In a stand mixer place the Earth Balance stick with the coconut oil until blended
- Add confectioners sugar 1 cup at a time
- Add the vanilla
- Add the salt
- Stop the mixer, scrape the bowl and mix one more time.
- Frost cupcake and place leftover frosting in an airtight container and refrigerate.
Notes
Nutrition
If you want to make dairy-free buttercream frosting in chocolate, you can find a recipe on Epicurious. This is a very versatile recipe, so jump in there and make some frosting for your cupcakes.
Don’t miss the Vegan Substitute Chart Printable below.
If you like this recipe give it a 5-star review in the comments.
Let me know what you like to use your dairy-free buttercream on and visit me over on Instagram and Twitter.
*This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I get a small commission. Please see my disclosure policy for details
Ingredients I use in making this dairy-free buttercream frosting:
Earth Balance Sticks
Swerve Confectioners Ultimate Replacement Sugar
Options for Making Dairy-Free Frosting
- Use Swerve Confectioners Sugar (sugar-free)
- Use Crisco Vegetable Shortening if You can’t find Earth Balance Sticks
- Use another flavor extract besides Vanilla.
Find more dairy-free and Vegan recipes here:
- Favorite Buttercream Frosting
- Vegan Chocolate Banana Cupcakes
- Gluten Free Recipes
- Dairy Free Chocolate Ganache
- Dairy Free Pumpkin Smoothie
I have a few friends I need to share this recipe with. Thank you.
My recent post Activation ReACT, Diggerland USA and Lunch Ideas for Kids on the Go
Great thanks for sharing. I am sure they will love it.
My recent post Dairy Free Buttercream Frosting
Yum! It looks so good I might even try it – and I'm not dairy free or vegan.
My recent post Back to School Shopping #TGIBTS ($75 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway)
I am sure you will really like it. Thanks for visiting.
My recent post Dairy Free Buttercream Frosting
My grandsons are dairy free so I can't wait to share this with my daughter! This is a keeper and YUM too! 🙂
My recent post French Bread Spaghetti With #BeyondMeat
Great they will really enjoy it.
My recent post Dairy Free Buttercream Frosting
I made this today and frosted cupcakes with it. It is so delicious! I left the cupcakes in a container on the counter at room temperature. They are for my daughters’ birthday party in the morning. Now I’m up at 3am because I’m wondering if I should have refrigerated them. I really need an answer – can this frosting be left at room temp very long? Like 24 hours? Or will it make everyone sick (because the EB sticks say to keep refrigerated)? I’m probably freaking out for nothing, but I really don’t want to have to throw my cupcakes away! Please let me know. Thanks. Great recipe though!
It’s easy to make, yes. But it’s terrible for cupcakes. The frosting gets a hard outer coating when it sets and doesn’t make for a smooth buttercream.