Cashew Frosting

Cashew Frosting

Creamy, naturally sweet frosting blended from soaked cashews and a touch of maple.

Total 4 hr 15 min Makes 48 oz Calories 165/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Tree nuts

This dairy-free frosting gets its silky body from soaked cashews blended until smooth, with maple syrup and vanilla for sweetness. It spreads easily over cakes and cupcakes and firms up slightly when chilled, making it a good option for those avoiding butter or cream.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups raw cashews, soaked in water 4 hours and drained
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Place the soaked and drained cashews in a food processor or high-speed blender.

  2. Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, water, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.

  3. Blend on high speed, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until completely smooth and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes.

  4. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as desired, blending briefly to combine.

  5. Transfer the frosting to a bowl or piping bag and refrigerate until firm enough to spread or pipe, at least 3 hours.

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    Cashew Frosting

    This dairy-free frosting gets its silky body from soaked cashews blended until smooth, with maple syrup and vanilla for sweetness. It spreads easily over cakes and cupcakes and firms up slightly when chilled, making it a good option for those avoiding butter or cream.

    4 hr 15 min 48 oz 165 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups raw cashews, soaked in water 4 hours and drained
    • 1/2 cup maple syrup
    • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

    Method

    1. 1

      Place the soaked and drained cashews in a food processor or high-speed blender.

    2. 2

      Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, water, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.

    3. 3

      Blend on high speed, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until completely smooth and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes.

    4. 4

      Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as desired, blending briefly to combine.

    5. 5

      Transfer the frosting to a bowl or piping bag and refrigerate until firm enough to spread or pipe, at least 3 hours.