Vegan chocolate frosting made with whole foods and a secret ingredient that ups the flavor like no other! Only 6 ingredients, easy to make and prep ahead!
Even my husband, who is picky as all heck, said that he "can do" this frosting! No butter needed to get a rich decadent flavor here. Stores easily and is the perfect topping for a healthier choice dessert!
Vegan Chocolate Frosting
There are so many variations of vegan chocolate frosting out there! Some take the healthy route and use avocado or even sweet potatoes, and some are more decadent and use vegan butter.
I decided to go somewhere down the middle and use coconut cream (the solid white part of a can of full fat coconut milk) with a few options for add ins depending on whether you want a deeper richer flavor or a lighter sweeter flavor:
- For deeper richer flavor use cacao and cane sugar (coconut sugar will work too but it will be less sweet).
- For a lighter more fudgy flavor use melted chocolate chips.
I also have a secret ingredient I use so that the coconut flavor is masked a bit. My husband is NOT a fan so when he told me this frosting was good, I knew I had nailed it.
That ingredient is lime juice. Yep. Lime juice. It helps cut the taste of the coconut and it gives the chocolate such a rich taste!
How do you store vegan chocolate frosting?
The best way to store this is in the fridge or freezer. If you store in the freezer it will last longer, however you need to allow it to defrost a bit before using.
You want to make sure to store it in an airtight container. If you are freezing it, then put a layer of plastic wrap directly onto the top of the frosting. This creates a seal and prevents freezer burn. The flavor will be kept much better too.
How long does vegan chocolate frosting last?
If you store it in the fridge, it will last for about a week. If you are storing it in the freezer, it will last a couple of months
How to Make Vegan Chocolate Frosting
This vegan frosting is so easy to put together! Both ways are super easy, but yield a different flavor. And since they both have very few easy to find ingredients, you don't have to worry about running around looking for all you need.
Option 1 (gives you a deeper richer more cocoa type flavor)
- Put everything into a bowl and mix.
- Whip it up.
- Put in the freezer to thicken and use!
Option 2 (gives you a lighter sweeter more fudgy flavor)
- Melt the ingredients together and mix well.
- Put in the freezer to solidify.
- Whip it.
- Put back in the freezer to thicken a bit and use!
See how thick and delicious it looks!
Tips on customizing:
If you prefer to have this not very sweet make option 1 and use coconut sugar instead of cane sugar. You could also use maple syrup or date paste but the texture won't be as thick and sturdy.
If you like the coconut flavor you can leave the lime juice out!
Recipes to use this vegan frosting with:
This chocolate frosting can be used with so many recipes! I wouldn't judge you if you simply ate it with a spoon either!
- Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
- Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes
- Vegan Ice Cream Cupcakes
- Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes
- Baked Vegan Pumpkin Donuts
- As a filling for cookie sandwiches using these grain free chocolate chips cookies
Vegan Chocolate Frosting
Equipment
Ingredients
Option 1
- 1 cup coconut cream ,the white part from a can of full fat coconut milk, (see note)
- ½ cup coco powder
- 6 tablespoons unrefined cane sugar (see note)
- 1-1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Option 2
- 1 cup coconut cream ,the white part from a can of full fat coconut milk, (see note)
- ½ cup dairy free chocolate chips
- 1-1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Option 1:
- Mix everything with a hand mixer.
- Store in the freezer to thicken a bit and use!
Option 2:
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut cream in the microwave or in a double boiler on the stove.
- Mix in the other ingredients.
- Store in the freezer and let it get solid again, about 3-4 hours.
- Use a hand mixer to whip it up.
- Store in the freezer to thicken a bit and use!
Notes
Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.
Nutrition
Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.
Questions or comments? Let me know below!