Oreo Frosting
by Marly McMillen
This Oreo frosting is creamy in all the right ways and perfect as a topping for your favorite cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more!
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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! I especially love using it to top this vegan Oreo cake.
Ingredients & Substitutions
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.
- Vegan butter — Use store-bought 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 over a cake.
How to Make This Recipe
- Cream the vegan butter and shortening together until fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar, one cup at 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.
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Serving Suggestions
Serve this Oreo frosting over your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and cookie cakes, such as:
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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
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Notes
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.
About the Author
Hi! I’m Marly McMillen. I’m the founding editor, author, recipe developer, vegan home chef, and food stylist behind Namely Marly. I’m so grateful to you and every member of my audience for your support and dedication. More about Namely Marly ›
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