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Gluten-Free Vanilla Buttercream Frosting {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}
An easy recipe for gluten-free vanilla buttercream frosting. This gluten-free frosting recipe also has a dairy-free and vegan option.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (Dairy-free/vegan use Smart Balance Butter.)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups gluten-free powdered confectioners’ sugar, shifted
- 1-3 tablespoons milk (Dairy-free/vegan use unsweetened almond milk. )
Instructions
- 1
For the creamiest frosting shift the powered sugar.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Add the pure vanilla extract and salt mix until fully combined.
- 5
Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and mix until fully combined. Scape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 6
Add the milk 1 teaspoon at a time, depending on how firm you want the frosting, and beat until smooth and spreadable.
- 7
Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate.