This frosting does have a surpising milk chocolate taste that everyone will enjoy. The touch of maple syrup is key, in my opinion, for mellowing and merging the flavors just enough.
Author: Alisa Fleming
Serves: Enough for about 12 cupcakes or 1 cake layer
Ingredients
⅓ cup cocoa powder
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar (I used Wholesome Sweeteners which is certified vegan)
¼ cup dairy-free margarine (I used Earth Balance Soy-Free)
2 tablespoons plain or vanilla non-dairy milk alternative (of choice) or coconut milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
Sift the cocoa powder and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients, and mix on low speed, to help prevent powder from flying everywhere, until everything is incorporated. Then whip for a minute on a higher speed to make it a little fluffy.
Frost your cake or cupcakes as desired, or eat it straight from the spoon!
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/milk-chocolate-vegan-frosting