Vegan Chocolate Frosting

by Jasmine
(Salem, Oregon, USA)

This is a fluffy, sweet vegan chocolate frosting that gets a smooth but fudgy texture when refrigerated.

A.
Mix on high speed in mixer (scraping down sides as needed :
1/2 cup vegan shortening
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1+1/2 teaspoons flour
...till fluffy.

Then while still on mixing on high drizzle in
1/3 cup of water and
3/4 cup powdered sugar
alternating water and sugar as you go.
Continue mixing on high till fluffy again. Set aside.

B.
In a heat proof bowl over just simmering water,
melt:
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons oil, stirring slowly.

When melted stir in:
1+1/2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 tablespoon maple syrup

C.
Now combine A. and B. mixtures well. Add 1/3 cup of cocoa and mix till combined. Use this vegan chocolate frosting as you wish!

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