Vegan American Buttercream Recipe (with Video)

Make the Buttercream Base
1. Beat the vegan butter with a firm rubber spatula until it is creamy
2. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the mixture is smooth
3. Add the vanilla and the salt, and the mixture should thin out a bit
4. At this point, you will have a thick, paste-like frosting, and you can finish the frosting in any flavor you’d like. I’ve given three options here, but the possibilities are endless!
5. Note: Buttercream Base keeps for up to one day in an airtight container at cool room temperature or up to one week in an airtight container in the fridge; before using, allow the mixture to come to room temperature, then thoroughly beat it until it is smooth
Complete the buttercream in your desired flavor
1. Choose the flavor of buttercream you’d like and add those additional ingredients to the bowl
2. Continue mixing with a firm rubber spatula until smooth
3. Switch to a whisk and whisk vigorously for about 15 secs, to whip a bit of air into the frosting; the frosting is now ready to use
4. Note: Buttercream keeps for up to one day in an airtight container at cool room temperature or up to one week in an airtight container in the fridge; before using, allow the mixture to come to room temperature, then thoroughly beat it until it is smooth