Name: Creamy Cashew Frosting (5 Minutes!)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cashews (130 g); ½ cup coconut cream, refrigerated (120 g); 1 tbsp agave syrup; ½ tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp cornstarch; Pinch of salt

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All your vegan dessert wishes are answered! Our creamy cashew frosting is perfect for your favorite baked goods like cupcakes and layered cakes.

Our dairy-free frosting is delightfully creamy and delicious! It comes together in a blender and with ingredients you probably have on hand.

Not only that, but it’s customizable — so you can add the flavorings you love.

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Delicious in our matcha cupcake recipe, our frosting is also amazing with other desserts! Discover how versatile it is in our serving suggestions.

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Recipe overview

Creamy cashew base
Subtle coconut taste
Easy to make
Simple ingredients
Versatile and delicious

To whip up this frosting, all you need is a blender, measuring equipment, bowl, and electric mixer!

Ingredients needed

Cashews — provides a smooth, nutty base!
Coconut cream — adds creaminess and a subtle flavor.
Agave syrup — to sweeten things up. Add your sweetener of choice.
Vanilla extract — for that nice vanilla flavor.
Lemon juice — to add a hint of freshness.
Cornstarch — helps thicken up the frosting.
Salt — to balance flavor.

Find exact measurements and serving suggestions below!

How to make creamy cashew frosting

Cover cashews with boiling water in a heat-safe bowl for 30 minutes.
Drain the cashews and place in the blender with the rest of the ingredients. Process to get a creamy mixture.
Taste mixture. Adjust ingredients for sweetness.
Transfer into a bowl, cover with cling foil, and freeze for 15 minutes.
Remove from the freezer and use a hand mixer to smooth the frosting, then cover the bowl with cling foil and let rest in the freezer until ready to use.

Storage

Store frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. It can last in the freezer for 2-3 months. Let thaw slightly before use!

How to use & flavor ideas

There is no limit to what this frosting can be used for!

Use this cashew frosting

Frost the top of a cake
Frost cupcakes
Use as filling for a cookie sandwich
On top of brownies
Frost cookies
Use to make cake pops
Use as a dip!

Flavor ideas

Cocoa powder
Matcha
Cinnamon
Pumpkin spice
Lemon zest
Freeze-dried fruit powder

Whatever you decide, make sure to give your frosting a taste and adjust ingredients as needed!

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FAQs & tips

Help! My frosting is melting!

Have no fear! Since our frosting is made with coconut cream, it’s sensitive to temperature. Place the frosting in the freezer for a few minutes to thicken back up.

Can I use other nuts?

We haven’t tested this recipe with other nuts, so we cannot say how it would turn out!

Keep in mind that the consistency can turn out a little different. If you do, let us know in the comments!

Can this be left out at room temperature?

We recommend storing the frosting in the fridge or freezer as soon as possible after you’ve used it! When used for baked goods, they can be left out for a maximum of 2 hours at 73ºF (23ºC). The coconut cream is sensitive to temperature, and it will melt over time!

What if I don’t have a piping bag?

No worries! Feel free to use a knife or spoon to smooth the frosting over the cupcakes!

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Creamy Cashew Frosting (5 Minutes!)

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

All your vegan dessert wishes are answered! Our creamy cashew frosting is perfect for your favorite baked goods like cupcakes and layered cakes. It’s made healthier with whole foods and no refined sugar.

Ingredients

1 cup cashews (130 g)
½ cup coconut cream, refrigerated (120 g)
1 tbsp agave syrup
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp cornstarch
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Place the cashews into a heatproof bowl and cover with hot boiling water. Set aside for 30 minutes.
Drain the cashews and place in the blender with the rest of the ingredients. Add in any flavorings too! Process to get a creamy mixture, then transfer into a bowl, cover with cling foil, and freeze for 15 minutes.
Remove from the freezer and use a hand mixer to smooth the frosting, then cover the bowl with cling foil and let rest in the freezer until ready to use.

Notes

The frosting can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. It can last in the freezer for 2-3 months. Let thaw before use.
See our serving suggestions for additional flavor recommendations!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: ⅛ recipe
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 180Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 134mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g

Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed.