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Maple Frosting

This maple frosting is perfect for fall. It'll give a pancake-like flavor to any cake or cupcakes and will make your kitchen smell amazing. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 1 batch

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) vegan butter
  • 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) maple extract
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1+ tsp nondairy milk

Instructions
 

  • Place the butter into a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat for a few minutes, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar, maple extract, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of milk and beat again, until light and fluffy. If necessary, mix in more milk, approximately 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. Scrape the sides as necessary.
  • To remove air bubbles, use a rubber scraper to stir the buttercream a bit and press it up against the sides of the bowl.