Velvet Frosting

Name: Velvet Frosting
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

December 9, 2011

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

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.

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