Vegan Whipped Cream Frosting
This vegan whipped cream frosting comes together in just one bowl for a light, creamy, and flavorful topping that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes anywhere you’re looking for a lighter frosting option without cream cream or without butter.Made with simple dairy-free ingredients, it has a fluffy texture that holds up beautifully. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, Halloween, or just craving a delicious treat, this frosting is a nice alternative to buttercream froisting. Best of all, it’s completely vegan—though you’d never know it!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vegan heavy cream - there are a few brands of vegan heavy cream substitutes you can use. Califia Farms offer a alternative but we prefer Country Clock Plant Cream. We haven’t had as much success with Silk Heavy Whipping cream.
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- PREPARING. Chill the heavy cream – Place the heavy cream in the fridge for at least 1 hour before whipping. For best results, also chill your mixing bowl and beaters.1 cup Vegan heavy cream
- Whip the Cream. Whip to soft peaks – Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the cold heavy cream on medium speed for 2 ½ minutes, until soft peaks form.We’ve tested several brands of vegan heavy cream and prefer Country Crock plant cream. Some of the alternatives have still been very runny at this stage. Set in refrigerator for 30 minutes and frosting should firm up.¾ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- Add remaining ingredients.Add the dry ingredients—powdered sugar, cream of tartar and vanilla extract. With the mixer on low speed, slowly incorporate the ingredients for 10 seconds. Once combined, increase to medium speed and beat for another 2 minutes, until stiff peaks form.Place in refrigerator.
- Continue whipping until stiff peaks form about two minutes. Set aside in refrigerator until ready to decorate cooled cake or cupcakes.
- Decorate. When the cake has cooled completely, use an off set spatula to spread on an even layer of the frosting, creating swirls and swoops with the spatula. Optional: Top with sprinkles.
