How to Make Vegan Buttercream Using Coconut Oil

The words “dairy-free” or “vegan” in front of buttercream might sound like a contradiction — possibly even sacrilege. But once you try this tutorial on how to make an easy vegan buttercream using coconut oil, you might be singing a different tune. It’s so creamy and luxuriant that even though it’s devoid of dairy, it definitely falls in to buttercream territory.

This vegan-friendly recipe yields a smooth, luxuriant buttercream which employs coconut oil instead of butter for its creamy flavor and texture. It’s an ideal medium for vegan cake decorating. Whether you’re vegan or not, though, this silky-sweet topping is bound to make your next cake experience one to remember.

So break out the mixer and get ready for a new taste sensation. Find the recipe here.

Comments

[Dini @ Giramuk's Kitchen]

Jessie this is great! My mum and Sister are lactose intolerant, and we always used dairy free butter to make butter cream. We're always on the look out for new types of buttercream that they can try and this would be a great recipe for the next cake they get to eat! Yay!!
Happy New Year btw! :D

[Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust]

Coconut oil and me are BFFs. I love making dairy free frostings like this that taste good!! My daughter has a friend with a dairy allergy so this is perfect!

[Joshua Hampton]

I never realized you could make buttercream with coconut oil. This is awesome.

[Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)]

Gotta try this! I have a whole bottle of coconut oil under my cabinet that is begging to be buttercream.

[Cakespy]

Dini: thanks!! I Hope you enjoy it!

Dorothy: me too. I love this stuff.

Joshua: it's pretty spectacular, if I say so myself!

Jocelyn: MAKE IT NOW!