The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Frostings
From American Buttercream to silky Swiss Meringue. We review the best vegan butters and techniques to get stable, piping-perfect frosting.
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Sweet and Stable: Vegan Cake Decorating
Vegan butter has come a long way, but it has a lower melting point than dairy butter. This can make piping tricky.
American Buttercream
Use a high-fat vegan butter stick (not tub margarine). Add a pinch of shortening to increase stability in warm weather.
Coconut Cream Frosting
For a less sweet option, whip chilled full-fat coconut milk. It's luscious and light, perfect for topping cupcakes or spice cakes.
Chocolate Ganache
Simply swap heavy cream for full-fat coconut milk or a plant-based cream alternative. Pour over cakes for a mirror glaze finish.
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Sarah Aitdahan
Sarah Aitdahan is the founder of Sweety's Bakery and the creator of this website. A lifelong baker with a passion for perfecting the classics, she believes that baking should be accessible and joyful for everyone. This website is her way of giving back to the incredible baking community by providing free tools, resources, and recipes.
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