Monday 13 July 2015

The Best Buttercream Frosting


I don't like to throw around words like, 'the best' unless I'm really, truly sure about it...but I can assure you that this is by far THE BEST buttercream frosting I've ever had - homemade or from a shop/bakery. I thought I was happy with my buttercream recipe, I didn't think it could get any better...then I discovered a secret ingredient that takes this frosting to another level...salt!

It sounds strange I know, but the addition of just a little bit of salt brings out all the flavors in the buttercream and makes it perfect.

This buttercream frosting is perfect for swirling atop cupcakes, covering layer cakes or even sandwiching between cookies.


The Best Buttercream Frosting
Makes enough for 12-18 cupcakes or one large layer cake

10Tbsp vegan butter spread (I use vitalite as it has a buttery taste)
5 1/2C powdered sugar
2-4tsp almond or soy milk
2tsp vanilla extract
1/4tsp salt
(optional: 1/2tsp vegan food coloring of choice)

Cream together the butter spread, vanilla and salt. Add half the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add the food coloring (if using), one teaspoon of milk and the rest of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth and thick. Add more milk if needed before whipping vigorously for a few minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy. 

If not using immediately the frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month.

9 comments:

  1. Hi Charis,

    I was wondering: is vegan butter spread the thing you put on your slice of bread with marmite? Or is it the thing you use for cooking and baking? (Or do you use just one kind of vegan butter for everything?)

    Love to hear from you!
    Astrid

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    1. Hi Astrid! I use vitalite for both eating on toast and baking! Hope that helps!

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    2. Is Vitalite spreadable like margerine or solid like butter?
      I live in the Netherlands and searching for a good alternative...

      Thanks for your comment!

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    3. It's like margarine, soft to spread :)

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  2. Hi! this is amazing :) what do you mean by: 5 1/2C powdered sugar? what is the C stands for?

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    1. Cellphones. It means cellphones.

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    2. Omg I was thinking CUPS! HAHA! :)

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  3. May I send you my "French Buttercream Frosting" recipe? I think you'll be surprised and pleased with it!

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