Wednesday 28 August 2013

VEGAN VANILLA CAKE ICING (and variations)

Ingredients:
1/2 c Earth Balance 
1/2 c organic virgin coconut oil
2-3 cups powdered coconut, date or organic cane sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1-3 tsp nut or coconut milk

~Optional ingredients~
1/4 c mashed berries and 1/4-1/2 cup fresh berries OR
3 T sifted cocoa powder OR
1/4 c shredded organic coconut OR
1/4 c organic vegan chocolate grated

Directions
1.  In a medium-sized bowl, add the Earth balance and coconut oil.  Using an electric blender, beat until smooth and creamy.  
2.  Powder the sugar in a high speed blender. 
3.  Add the vanilla and 1 c of sugar to the Earth balance/coconut oil mixture.  Beat well.  Add another cup of sugar and beat again.  Add more sugar to taste. 
4.  If needed, add nut or coconut milk 1 tsp at a time until desired consistency is reached. 

~Variations~
BERRY ICING:  Blend in 1/4 c fresh or thawed and drained berries that have been mashed well.  After icing, decorate with the reserved berries.  

COCOA ICING: Add sifted cocoa and blend well.

Coconut Icing: After icing your cake, sprinkle with coconut. 

Chocolate Vanilla Icing:  After icing your cake with the vanilla icing, sprinkle with grated dark/vegan chocolate.  



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