Vegan Cashew Creme Frosting

A healthy but rich frosting that is easy to throw together. Try it on my Gluten-Free Vegan Carrot Cake. From The Gluten-Free Vegan by Susan O'Brien. If you don't have dates you can sweeten it with agave nectar, but the consistency will be thinner.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup coconut milk
• 1⁄3 cup dates, pitted and chopped (preferably Medjool dates)
• 1  cup raw cashews
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth, scraping the sides a few times.
2. Store in the refrigerator.