Gluten-Free Vanilla Buttercream Frosting {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}

Gluten-Free Vanilla Buttercream Frosting {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}

from mamaknowsglutenfree.com
Dessert
15 min
156 kcal / serving

An easy recipe for gluten-free vanilla buttercream frosting. This gluten-free frosting recipe also has a dairy-free and vegan option.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupunsalted butter, softened (dairy-free/vegan use smart balance butter.)
  • 1 tablespoonpure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • 4 cupsgluten-free powdered confectioners’ sugar, shifted
  • 1 tablespoonsmilk (dairy-free/vegan use unsweetened almond milk. )

Directions

  1. 1

    For the creamiest frosting shift the powered sugar.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

  4. 4

    Add the pure vanilla extract and salt mix until fully combined.

  5. 5

    Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and mix until fully combined. Scape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

  6. 6

    Add the milk 1 teaspoon at a time, depending on how firm you want the frosting, and beat until smooth and spreadable.

  7. 7

    Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate.