Versatile Vegan Chocolate Frosting (Dairy Free, Egg Free)

Name: Versatile Vegan Chocolate Frosting (Dairy Free, Egg Free)
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 4 cups, 8-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine, softened (I like Earth Balance); 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (dutch processed if you have it); 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1/4 cup coconut milk or 1/4 cup almond milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or extract of your choice, match to the flavor you want) (optional)

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Recipe by rsarahl

This is my favorite frosting because it meets allergy needs and it is super adaptable, quick and easy and OH-SO-FLUFFY and GOOD!

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READY IN: 6mins

SERVES: 8-12

YIELD: 4 cups

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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cup margarine, softened (I like Earth Balance)
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cup shortening
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cup unsweetened cocoa powder (dutch processed if you have it)
3

cups powdered sugar, sifted
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1/4 cup coconut milk or 1/4 cup almond milk
2

teaspoons vanilla extract (or extract of your choice, match to the flavor you want) (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Using a stand mixer with paddle or whisk attachment, cream the margarine and shortening together.
Add cocoa, powdered sugar and the liquids and mix slowly until incorporated; going too fast on this step is messy -- powdered sugar clouds and splatters -- go slow until you get those mixed in!
Beat on high until fluffy. It usually takes 5-8 minutes of beating in the mixer for this to get super fluffy --- you will see the texture change and the color gets significantly lighter as well. If it doesn't lighten, it isn't ready.
Variations: To vary the flavor, try different extracts: almond, peppermint, orange, rum, raspberry, etc. Try using orange juice or coffee instead of the milk. This chocolate base is really a great starting point to get a ton of gourmet flavor if you're up for it! ENJOY!

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