“Buttercream” Frosting
Ingredients
The Buttercream:
- 4 cups (about 1 pound) of powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup ghee, coconut oil, or palm oil
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- natural coloring (see below)
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Total Time: 10 Minutes
Yields: 12-16 Cupcakes
Directions
Cream ghee or oil in a bowl. Add all additional ingredients to bowl and mix until smooth. You are ready to frost cake.
If you want to use natural coloring for frosting that is liquid such as juices, hold off on adding milk. First, add 1 tablespoon of juice for color, then add 1 tablespoon of milk or what is needed to bring frosting to desired texture.
Notes
This recipe is egg, dairy, and gluten-free!
Credit: Julie Matthews
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