Spiced Buttercream Frosting
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Author: Sarah Hatfield
Serves: 1½ cups
Ingredients
- ¾ cup dairy-free buttery spread or sticks (such as Earth Balance or Smart Balance)
- ¼ cup palm shortening (such as Nutiva or Spectrum)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened dairy-free milk beverage
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (see note below)
Instructions
- Add the buttery spread and shortening to a mixing bowl, and mix them together with a stand mixer or with hand mixer.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla, milk beverage, spices and salt, and mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Use immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week. It will set up when chilled. Just let it come to room temperature for a few minutes, then whip it again with a hand mixer.
Notes
Alisa's Notes:
I tested this spiced buttercream frosting recipe with Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Sticks, Nutiva Shortening, So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage, and Simply Organic Spices.
Sarah waffled on whether the salt should be ⅛ teaspoon or ¼ teaspoon since her son liked the greater amount. If serving immediately, I would definitely do just ⅛ teaspoon. If you are making this frosting ahead, and you like a little more flavor contrast and depth, you can up the salt to a scant ¼ teaspoon. The salt will have more time to meld and enhance the spices in this case.
I tested this spiced buttercream frosting recipe with Earth Balance Soy-Free Buttery Sticks, Nutiva Shortening, So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage, and Simply Organic Spices.
Sarah waffled on whether the salt should be ⅛ teaspoon or ¼ teaspoon since her son liked the greater amount. If serving immediately, I would definitely do just ⅛ teaspoon. If you are making this frosting ahead, and you like a little more flavor contrast and depth, you can up the salt to a scant ¼ teaspoon. The salt will have more time to meld and enhance the spices in this case.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/spiced-buttercream-frosting