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Recipe

Buttercream

Classic fluffy sweet frosting used to top the typical (but delicious) birthday cake.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons egg replacer powder
  • 1/4 cup palm shortening, or shortening of choice
  • 1/4 cup coconut butter, or soy-free vegan buttery spread (Earth Balance), or butter of choice, or palm shortening
  • 1 tablespoon water or milk of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon GF vanilla extract, or GF extract of choice

Method

  1. Sift powdered sugar into mixing bowl; add egg replacer powder; stir to combine.
  2. By the tablespoonful, add palm shortening and coconut butter; using electric mixer or large spoon beat until smooth.
  3. Add GF vanilla extract to water or milk of choice; add to frosting mix; using electric mixer beat frosting until smooth and fluffy.

Extra frosting can be stored in airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks; beat to soften prior to using. Servings: 1-1/2 cups. Prep time: 10 minutes.