Quick And Easy Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

EASIEST VEGAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Add butter and shortening to the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl if using a hand mixer)
• Mix on low/stir until completely incorporated
• Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low between each addition until incorporated
• Add your vinegar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract
• Mix on low until completely incorporated
• Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of your bowl
• Turn the mixer to medium high and let it run for 15 minutes - or until you taste test and there's no waxy mouthfeel from the shortening
• Add the tub frosting if using, and allow mixer to run on low for ten minutes
• Taste test! If it needs more tang, add more vinegar by the half tablespoon until your desired level of tanginess has been achieved.
• Adjust the consistency by adding water by the teaspoon to thin, or more powdered sugar by the quarter cup to stiffen until desired consistency is reached

VEGAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Bring cream cheese and butter to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• Mix butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Add cream cheese and vanilla; mix until completely combined and smooth. Use immediately or refrigerate until needed.

EASY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Heat butter in a microwave-safe dish in microwave on high for 7 seconds. Transfer butter to a bowl and beat with cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until mixture is nearly fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir confectioners' sugar into cream cheese mixture to make a smooth frosting. Store in refrigerator.