Dairy-Free Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup dairy-free butter (I used Miyoko's Plant Milk Butter)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 2-4 tsp dairy-free milk (optional)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, beat your softened butter with a hand or stand mixer until the butter is smooth and fluffy and light in color. This may take a few minutes. Add the vanilla and mix until combined.

2. 2

   Sift in your powdered sugar and salt, then carefully mix by hand with a spoon or silicone spatula until the powdered sugar is mostly mixed into the butter and no longer loose. This will help avoid a big poof of mess when you turn back on your mixer.

3. 3

   Once it’s mostly mixed in, use your hand or stand mixer to mix the icing until it is completely combined and smooth and silky.

4. 4

   If your icing is a little too thick for your liking, add a little bit of milk 2 tsp at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. I didn’t need any for my icing.

5. 5

   Use to frost your cakes, cookies, or other sweet desserts. Enjoy!