Small Batch Dairy-Free Lucky Charms Buttercream - Perfect for St Patrick's Day!
Bring a pop of rainbow magic to your St Patrick's Day treats with this small-batch, dairy-free Lucky Charms buttercream! Perfect for cupcakes, cookie sandwiches, or donuts, this easy-to-make frosting doubles as a fun and creative activity with kids. Use my simple decorating tips to create colourful swirls and top with marshmallows for a festive, eye-catching finish!
Equipment
- Small bowl
Angela's Top Tip
Weigh your dry ingredients in grams with a scale for best results!
Ingredients
- 100 grams Plant Based Butter (unsalted)
- 300 grams Icing Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
- 20 ml Water
- Lucky Charms Marshmallows
- Lucky Charms Cereal Pieces
- 12 Cupcakes
Instructions
Make the Buttercream
- In a mixing bowl, combine 100 grams Plant Based Butter (unsalted), 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste, and 150 grams Icing Sugar. Once smooth, add the remaining 150 grams Icing Sugar and 20 ml Water. Stir until light and fluffy.
- Crush a handful of Lucky Charms Marshmallows and fold them into the buttercream with a spatula. Add as many as desired for colour and texture.
Decorating the Cupcakes
- Cut an inch from the end of the piping bag, and insert the 6B piping nozzle. Place the bag in a cup or mason jar, fold over the top to form a cuff, then fill halfway with buttercream.
- Squeeze the bag to push the buttercream towards the nozzle and twist the end slightly (for better grip).
- Hold the piping bag slightly above the cupcake as you squeeze the buttercream and pipe a swirl. Top with extra marshmallows and cereal pieces.Lucky Charms Cereal Pieces
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Notes
- Prep: Separate the Lucky Charms marshmallows from the cereal pieces before starting - kids love this step (and often sneak a few!)
- Cupcakes: This buttercream batch will frost 12 cupcakes. Use your preferred cupcake recipe or try my Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes.
- Buttercream Storage: Store leftover buttercream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature and re-whip briefly before using. Add more crushed marshmallows if desired.
- Decorated Cupcake Storage: Best enjoyed on the day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Store in the fridge if your kitchen is warm or humid. Note - marshmallows will soften over time due to the buttercream.
- Cookie Sandwich Idea: Pipe some buttercream between two Lucky Charms Drop Cookies to create a cookie sandwich.
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