Vegan Milk Chocolate Frosting
Vegan, gluten free, heart healthy, high fiber, Paleo
Creamy, plant-based, vegan, milk chocolate frosting is a must have recipe! My chocolate frosting is completely healthy made using all plant-based, real food ingredients. No one will know this frosting is healthy and less sugary because it is packed with chocolate flavor and warm notes from almonds and vanilla. Thanks to coconut milk this frosting has a wonderful creamy taste and texture. I use it on all my cakes and cupcakes because it is easy to pipe into pretty decorations or I just use a knife to create a smooth layer.
Vegan Milk Chocolate Frosting
© Sweets You Can Eat by Megan Matthews and Patricia Schroeck 2021
Ingredients
1/2 cup high quality cocoa powder
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Makes 2 cups, enough for 24 cupcakes
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Instructions
1. Heat the coconut oil and mix in cocoa powder. Stir into a glossy, completely smooth chocolate sauce.
2. Using a medium sized bowl and an electric mixer, beat chocolate sauce with coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until it is smooth and creamy. Then add almond butter and beat again until perfectly blended into a thick and smooth frosting.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using to frost your favorite cake or cupcakes. I use a piping bag with my frosting. But this frosting can simply be smoothed onto a cake using a butter knife.
4. Store in freezer for up to 2 months or refrigerate for up to one week.
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