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Vegan Lavender Buttercream

Create a beautifully smooth and fluffy Vegan Lavender Buttercream that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. This easy recipe combines dairy-free butter with delicate culinary lavender for a light floral flavor that’s ideal for spring baking, birthday cakes, wedding desserts, and everyday sweet treats. Whether you’re searching for an easy frosting recipe, vegan dessert ideas, cake decorating ideas, or a homemade dairy-free buttercream, this recipe is simple, elegant, and incredibly delicious.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
  • 2 tablespoons dairy-free milk
  • 125 grams dairy-free butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3–4 cups sifted icing sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Gel food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Warm the dairy-free milk with the culinary lavender over low heat.
  2. Let the lavender steep for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Strain the milk and allow it to cool completely.
  4. Beat the softened dairy-free butter until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the sifted icing sugar while mixing.
  7. Pour in the cooled lavender-infused milk and beat until smooth.
  8. Adjust the consistency with additional icing sugar or dairy-free milk if needed.
  9. Add a pinch of salt and optional gel food coloring.
  10. Frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or pipe decorative swirls immediately.

Notes

  • Use only culinary-grade lavender for the best flavor.
  • Sift the icing sugar for an extra smooth buttercream.
  • Re-whip chilled buttercream before decorating for the fluffiest texture.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

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