Vegan-Friendly Caramel Buttercream

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This is a rich, caramely buttercream frosting, which pairs perfectly with a simple chocolate cake, or frost an apple cake for a sweet Autumn treat. This icing can also be made with standard ingredients such as milk and butter. It makes enough to frost one two-inch layer cake, or 24 cupcakes.

Submitted by LenoreRockchild
Updated on May 17, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • ½ cup vegan margarine

  • 1 cup brown sugar, not packed

  • ¼ cup soy milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup shortening

  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Stir the margarine and brown sugar together in a pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute until dark brown. Remove from heat, and whisk in the soy milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

  2. Beat the shortening together with 2 cups confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl until well blended. Continue beating, and gradually add the brown sugar mixture, alternating with the remaining confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

290 Calories
12g Fat
47g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 290
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Total Sugars 46g
Protein 0g 0%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 21mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.