Skip to main content

Velvet Frosting

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes enough to frost 1 8-inch layer cake

Ingredients

1 cup dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening
Pinch of salt
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons rice milk
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the shortening and salt on medium speed for 1 minute.

    Step 2

    Add the confectioners’ sugar in three batches, beating after each addition.

    Step 3

    Add the rice milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth, creamy, and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Allergen-Free Baker's Handbook
Read More
Add a bag of potato chips and you've got yourself a party.
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Like fattoush salad and strawberry shortcake roll.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
We’ve got baked cheddar and leek pasta, maple-mustard sheet-pan salmon, and a strawberry shortcake roll.
Think a Hugo spritz, a gin basil smash, and plenty more patio-ready pours.
An Australian icon—with coconut, chocolate, and raspberry—streamlined in a standard muffin pan.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.