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This Oreo frosting is creamy in all the right ways and perfect for your cakes, cupcakes, and more. I especially love using it to top this vegan Oreo cake.
Having the right frosting can transform a simple cake into something spectacular. For example, you can spread this indulgent Oreo frosting over a simple chocolate wacky cake and it’s a dessert fit for a queen!
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Key Ingredients
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe, including substitution ideas:
- Vegan butter — Use storebought vegan butter or make homemade vegan butter.
- Vegan Shortening — Any vegetable shortening will work here, such as Crisco. You can substitute coconut oil.
- Powdered Sugar — We’ll be adding powdered sugar for sweetness and texture.
- Soy Milk — I recommend using creamy soy milk. You can substitute vegan creamer, but I don’t recommend thinner plant-based kinds of milk such as almond milk.
- Oreo Crumbs — You can buy Oreo crumbs in the baking aisle of many grocery stores, but it’s just as easy to make it yourself. I recommend using a food processor to create fine crumbs if you hope to pipe the frosting. Otherwise, coarse-ground cookie crumbs are great when spreading it over a cake.
How to Make This Recipe
- Cream the vegan butter and shortening together until fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar, one cup a time, mixing in between each addition.
- Then add milk, one tablespoon at a time, mixing in between each addition, to create a smooth, spreadable frosting.
- Add the cookie crumbs and mix in short bursts until just combined.
- Spread over cakes, cupcakes, donuts, and more.
Storage Tips
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. You can freeze this frosting in appropriate freezer containers for up to 2 months.
Frequently-Asked Questions
Why use butter and shortening in frosting?
Butter adds the right flavor and shortening adds a stiffer texture. In addition, shortening has a higher melter point, meaning that it won’t melt on hotter days or when handled in a piping bag.
How do you unfreeze frosting?
Transfer frozen frosting to the fridge overnight to give it time to thaw. Alternatively, you can leave it out at room temperature for several hours. It may be necessary to re-whip frozen frosting once it gets to room temperature.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this Oreo frosting over your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and cookie cakes, such as:
Healthy Chocolate Cake
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Vegan Strawberry Chocolate Cake
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Vegan Chocolate Orange Cake
50 mins total
Chocolate Avocado Cake
40 mins total
Vegan Oreo Recipes
If you love Oreo desserts, you’ve come to the right place. Check these out:
Vegan Chocolate-Covered Oreos
25 mins total
Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
75 mins total
Vegan Oreo Cake
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Oreo Frosting
Make a simple cake something special by spreading this luxurious Oreo frosting on top. It's also great on cupcakes where you can share it for Birthday parties and more!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Calories: 3263kcal
Author: Marly McMillen
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan butter
- ¼ cup vegan shortening
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons soy milk
- 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs
Instructions
Cream the vegan butter and shortening together until fluffy.
Add the powdered sugar, one cup a time, mixing in between each addition. Then add milk, one tablespoon at a time, mixing in between each addition. You should have a smooth, spreadable frosting.
Add the cookie crumbs and mix in short bursts until just combined.
Spread over cakes, cupcakes, donuts, and more.
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. You can freeze this frosting in appropriate freezer containers for up to 2 months.
Recommended Equipment
Electric Mixer
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Notes
The nutrition estimation is based on one serving which would be spread over a cake and divided into multiple pieces.
If you want to pipe this frosting, I recommend using finely ground cookie crumbs so they won’t clog the piping tips.
Calories: 3263kcal | Carbohydrates: 472g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 156g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Trans Fat: 7g | Sodium: 1475mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 418g | Vitamin A: 4319IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 14mg
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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