Vegan Lemon Buttercream Recipe

Elevate your vegan lemon cupcakes or cakes with this dreamy, light-as-air lemon buttercream frosting! Inspired by the "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World" cookbook, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a deliciously tangy frosting, perfect for piping or spreading. Add a touch of edible green glitter for extra sparkle (optional).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 100.8 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Vegan Lemon Buttercream

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How to Make Vegan Lemon Buttercream

  1. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup vegan shortening and 1/2 cup vegan margarine until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Add 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the frosting is light and fluffy. Taste and adjust lemon juice as needed.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat for another 3-5 minutes until smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
  5. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to firm up before using.
  6. Pipe or spread the frosting onto your cooled cakes and refrigerate again for 15-20 minutes to set before serving. Garnish with edible green glitter, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

5g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vegan Lemon Buttercream?

Vegan Lemon Buttercream takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vegan Lemon Buttercream?

Vegan Lemon Buttercream has approximately 100.8 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vegan Lemon Buttercream?

The key ingredients for Vegan Lemon Buttercream are Shortening, Soy Margarine, Icing Sugar, Fresh Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Vanilla Essence. See the full list with measurements above.

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