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Vegan Matcha Buttercream Frosting (1 Bowl!)

Fluffy, 4-ingredient matcha buttercream frosting! Dairy-free butter whipped with powdered sugar, matcha powder, and vanilla extract! Just 1 bowl required.
Author Minimalist Baker
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Bowl of bright green matcha frosting for a natural frosting recipe
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 (~2-Tbsp servings)
Course Frosting
Cuisine Baking, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Freezer Friendly 1 month
Does it keep? 1-2 Weeks

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter (softened // 1/2 cup = 1 stick or 113 g // we prefer Earth Balance // if not vegan, sub organic dairy butter)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups sifted powdered sugar (buy organic to ensure vegan-friendly)
  • 2-4 tsp quality culinary matcha (see our Matcha Review!)
  • 1-2 Tbsp dairy-free milk (such as unsweetened almond milk // optional)
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Instructions

  • Using softened butter is very important so it can whip and combine with the powdered sugar. To soften, let set out at room temperature for about 1 hour. Resist the temptation to microwave, which will melt the butter and make it too runny.
  • Add vanilla and softened butter to a large mixing bowl and beat with a mixer on high for 30 seconds. Then add in powdered sugar 1/2 cup (56 g) at a time being sure to sift as you add, or it will clump.
  • Add matcha 1 tsp at a time and beat again to combine. The more matcha you add, the more intense the green color and the matcha flavor will become. We found 4 tsp (or more) to be about right (as the recipe is written). Add more as needed for more color and flavor.
  • If you’re using your buttercream for cakes, it should work well as is. But if using for sugar cookies, you may want to thin it a little bit with dairy-free milk of choice. Add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) at a time and beat until the desired texture is reached.
  • Use immediately or store in the refrigerator, where it will thicken / harden. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator up to 1-2 weeks (sometimes longer), or in the freezer up to 1 month (let thaw at room temperature until soft).
  • This frosting is ideal for things like sugar cookies, vanilla cake, and cupcakes!

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Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of powdered sugar and matcha and without optional ingredients.

Nutrition (1 of 12 servings)

Serving: 1 two-Tablespoon servings Calories: 127 Carbohydrates: 15.2 g Protein: 0.1 g Fat: 7.4 g Saturated Fat: 2.4 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.68 g Monounsaturated Fat: 3.36 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 81 mg Potassium: 7 mg Fiber: 0.2 g Sugar: 14.7 g Vitamin A: 0 IU Vitamin C: 0 mg Calcium: 1.84 mg Iron: 0.09 mg