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Three vegan frostings made without butter on cupcakes

Simple Dairy-Free Vanilla Powdered Sugar Frosting

A light, spreadable frosting made with just powdered sugar, dairy-free milk or water, and vanilla. No butter or oil.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4-1/3 cup dairy-free milk, water, or juice use oat or soy milk (not almond) for nut-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt optional

Method
 

  1. Add everything to a bowl and mix with a hand or stand mixer on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud.
  2. Too thick? Add liquid 1 teaspoon at a time. Too thin? Sprinkle in more powdered sugar.
  3. Spread or pipe right away. It sets up as it sits.

Notes

Store in the fridge up to a week; bring to room temperature before using.