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a whisk with whipped coconut cream on the end

Vegan Whipped Coconut Cream Frosting


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 1 ¼ cup to 1 ½ cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This vegan whipped coconut cream frosting comes together with just 2 simple ingredients and one easy method! Super delicious, it’s gluten free, dairy free, healthy, and so easy to make. Use it to top cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more!


Ingredients

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  • 2 (13.6 ounce) cans coconut cream, chilled in the fridge overnight. (You’ll need 2 cans of coconut milk for the whipped cream option. *See notes)
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup maple syrup or 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup powdered sugar (for thicker frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Frosting option – 4 Tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder
  • 12 Tablespoons arrowroot starch, as needed for desired thickness *

Instructions

  1. Place the canned coconut cream in the fridge for 12-24 hours to harden.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Notes

Texture Tips- For a smoother frosting texture, omit the starch, and use no more than 1/2 cup sugar. For whipped cream texture,swap out one chilled can of coconut cream for one chilled can of full fat coconut milk. The solid portion of the chilled canned coconut milk is softer and more like whip cream when whipped.

Frosting Tips – Coconut cream/milk softens in the heat, be sure to frost cakes and cupcakes quickly and then place in the fridge to stiffen/set. Frosting cakes/cupcakes will hold at room temperature for 2-3 hours depending on the environment.

  • Prep Time: 24 hours
  • Cook Time: n/a
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 125
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 7.5 mg
  • Fat: 9.6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.6 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg