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No Shortening Buttercream Icing Recipe

No Shortening Buttercream Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Cold Country Crock Vegan Butter 4 sticks (454g)
  • 4 cups Confectioners Sugar 480g
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 10ml
  • 2 teaspoons Butter Vanilla Emulsion 10ml
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Cream the vegan butter smooth with an electric mixer so it is even and no lumps
  • Add the salt and whip on high speed to smooth
  • Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure it is evenly mixed
  • Add the sifted confectioners sugar all at once.
  • Mix on low speed until incorporated , scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and then mix on high speed for 3 minutes.
  • Add the flavors then scrape the bowl again and increase speed to high and whip for another 2 minutes
  • The air will make your buttercream whites as it whips

Notes

Be sure to read the Notes for Success section above the recipe!
Storage This buttercream recipe can stay at room temperature on your cakes and desserts in cool conditions for up to 4 days. For longer storage keep refrigerated for up to 1 month. Freeze for 2 months
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