The Ultimate Dairy Free Vanilla Frosting Recipe
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The Ultimate Dairy Free Vanilla Frosting Recipe

You've baked the cake. Now it's time to forge the ultimate partnership! Just like Batman needs Robin, your Yummy AF Bakes creation needs this legendary frosting to complete the dynamic duo. 

Gluten Free · Dairy Free · Egg Free · Nut Free · Soy Free · Corn Free · Potato Free
The Ultimate Dairy Free Vanilla Frosting Recipe

Gluten Free · Dairy Free · Egg Free

The Ultimate Dairy Free Vanilla Frosting Recipe

You've baked the cake. Now it's time to forge the ultimate partnership! Just like Batman needs Robin, your Yummy AF Bakes creation needs this legendary frosting to complete the dynamic duo. 

Prep Time 7-10 minutes
Cook Time 0
Serves 8 inch cake
Dietary Allergen Free

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    The Smooth Operator: Place your dairy free butter/margarine and vanilla into the mixer and set the speed to low.

  2. 2

    Initial Power: Add half the icing sugar mixture, one spoonful at a time.

  3. 3

    Activate Secret Weapon: Add your coconut milk.

  4. 4

    Flour Power & Slow Blend: Spoon the remaining icing sugar into the bowl. Mix on low for about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Mission Complete: Your frosting is ready to save the day!

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Organic Icing Sugar
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Organic Icing Sugar

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Organic Vanilla Bean Powder
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Organic Vanilla Bean Powder

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Hand Mixer

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Pro Tips

  • Our secret weapon for a premium flavour? Coconut milk. It delivers a rich, next-level taste. If your mission requires a smoother, more pipeable texture, deploy a little more coconut milk—just 1/2 a teaspoon at a time—until your frosting is ready to save the day!
  • Forget sidekicks—this frosting is the main event! Crafted with real icing sugar, the secret to its velvety-smooth, powerhouse consistency is the slow blend. We recommend letting a mix master handle the heavy lifting: set it, forget it for about 10 minutes, and return to perfectly smooth deliciousness.

Why This Recipe Is Safe

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Egg Free
Nut Free
Soy Free
Corn Free
Potato Free
Preservative & Additive Free
Vegan Friendly
No Hidden Nasties

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