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From American Buttercream to silky Swiss Meringue. We review the best vegan butters and techniques to get stable, piping-perfect frosting.
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Sweet and Stable: Vegan Cake Decorating
Vegan butter has come a long way, but it has a lower melting point than dairy butter. This can make piping tricky.
American Buttercream
Use a high-fat vegan butter stick (not tub margarine). Add a pinch of shortening to increase stability in warm weather.
Coconut Cream Frosting
For a less sweet option, whip chilled full-fat coconut milk. It's luscious and light, perfect for topping cupcakes or spice cakes.
Chocolate Ganache
Simply swap heavy cream for full-fat coconut milk or a plant-based cream alternative. Pour over cakes for a mirror glaze finish.
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