Recipe of the Week: Vegan Buttercream Frosting

I have vegan friends...who want to eat chocolate & frosting just like everybody else!

freakgirl

Vegan Buttercream Frosting

1/2 cup nonhydrogenated shortening
1/2 cup nonhydrogenated margarine  (Earth Balance)
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup plain soy milk or soy creamer

Cream the shortening and margarine together until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and beat for about 3 more minutes. Add the vanilla and soy milk -  beat for another 5 to 7 minutes.