Vegan Ermine Frosting

This vegan ermine frosting is light, fluffy, and not too sweet. Made with simple dairy-free ingredients, it’s perfect for cakes and cupcakes.

This Vegan Ermine Frosting is smooth, airy, and far less sweet than traditional buttercream. Made with a simple cooked flour base and whipped with vegan butter, it’s perfect for layer cakes, cupcakes, and even sandwich cookies.

🌱 Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy or oat works best)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup vegan butter, softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the flour paste
   In a saucepan, whisk plant milk and flour until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick like pudding.
2. Cool completely
   Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and let cool to room temperature.
3. Whip the butter
   In a mixing bowl, beat vegan butter until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
4. Combine
   Add the cooled flour paste one spoon at a time while beating. Whip until smooth and creamy.
5. Flavor & sweeten
   Beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Whip until fluffy.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Vegan Ermine Frosting

• Make sure the flour paste is fully cool before mixing
• Use block-style vegan butter, not spreadable margarine
• Whip longer than you think—air = fluffiness
• If it looks curdled, keep beating (it will come together!)

🔄 Variations

• Chocolate: Add 2–3 tbsp cocoa powder or melted dairy-free chocolate
• Lemon: Add 1–2 tsp lemon zest + 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Strawberry: Beat in 2–3 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
• Coffee: Dissolve 1 tsp instant espresso in 1 tbsp plant milk

🌿 Benefits of Vegan Ermine Frosting

• Dairy-free & egg-free
• Less sugar than traditional buttercream
• Light, whipped texture (not greasy)
• Great for people who dislike overly sweet frosting

🧒 Kid-Friendly Version

To make it extra kid-approved:

• Use vanilla or chocolate flavor
• Reduce powdered sugar slightly for a mild sweetness
• Add natural food coloring for fun colors
• Pipe onto cupcakes with sprinkles or fruit shapes

👉 Bonus: This frosting isn’t overly sweet, so it’s gentler on little taste buds.

📊 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving – 2 tbsp)

• Calories: ~120
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Sugar: 6g
• Protein: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg

(Values vary by brand of vegan butter and milk)