What is the best shortening/butter substitute for dairy-free icing?

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marie95 · Answer

I have used Earth Balance buttery sticks for years; I find that the Earth Balance tub buttery spread has more water than the sticks.  I also add Rice Dream enriched rice milk as the non-dairy liquid.

Blythe H. · Answer

This is so helpful! Thanks a bunch!

Blythe H. · Answer

Ooo, that sounds delightful. Thanks for the tip!

Blythe H. · Answer

Good to know, thank you!

louisez · Answer

I like a more expensive option: Miyoko's cultured vegan butter. I use it as a straight substitute for butter in cooking, baking, as well as for icing. Good flavor.

Nancy · Answer

Blythe - another idea. If you want a simple glaze, the olive oil glaze in this recipe works nicely on most cakes whose flavor is compatible with lemon.
https://food52.com/recipes...
If lemon not suitable, you may get good results by substituting spirits...almond or hazelnut liqueur, brandy, armagnac and so on.

Wendy · Answer

Hi Blythe,I have been making vegan cupcakes and cakes for almost 20 years and have experimented a lot. I have found that the best replacement for butter in frosting is also the least expensive: Becel margarine. Becel has recently started marketing their product as “plant based.” The important thing to remember when substituting for butter in frosting is that it has a higher water content so that apart for adding flavours and colours, do not add any extra liquid such as almond milk. Also, it is nice to add tofutti or plant based cream cheese. I hope this helps!

What is the best shortening/butter substitute for dairy-free icing?

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