Vegan Orange Icing is perfect for doughnuts, cookies or cakes such as Vegan Rosemary Olive Oil Semolina Cake. It features fresh orange juice that lends a bright burst of flavor, coconut oil to allow it to solidify properly and a touch of vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
Vegan Orange Icing Recipe
4 cups powdered sugar
7 Tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (up to 2 oranges)
¼ cup refined coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon turmeric (for color)
⅛ teaspoon salt
Process all ingredients until smooth
Place all ingredients in a food processor, process until smooth and use immediately. It will solidify after an hour or so. Heat it in the microwave for about 30 seconds to liquify soften it again before drizzling over your finished baked goods. If you're working with pastries such as doughnuts, it's more convenient to dip them into a bowl of the icing. It will keep in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to two weeks. This recipe makes about 1 ¾ cups of Vegan Orange Icing.
