RECIPE

Lemon Buttercream

Lemon buttercream alternative for the lemon-vanilla cake.

Enough for a 9-by-13-inch cakeFrostings & sauces

INGREDIENTS

Enough for a 9-by-13-inch cake

Ingredients

  • 1 stick vegan butter (½ cup), softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 teaspoons lemon zest, optional
  • 1–2 tablespoons plant milk, only if needed

METHOD

Make it

  1. 1

    Beat softened vegan butter until creamy.

  2. 2

    Gradually add powdered sugar.

  3. 3

    Beat in lemon juice, vanilla and optional zest.

  4. 4

    Add a little plant milk if too thick.

  5. 5

    Beat another 2 minutes until fluffy.

  6. 6

    Spread over completely cooled cake.

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