Vegan Chocolate Pudding Frosting
Made with agar agar, this very soft pudding-like frosting is a good option if you need a vegan frosting.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp agar flakes
- 1.5 cups water
- 3/4 cups cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- 3/4-1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 6 tbsp milk, your choice (I used almond)
Instructions
- Combine the agar flakes and water over medium heat for 3 minutes, whisking occasionally. Then whisk in the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
- Combine the cornstarch and almond milk in a small bowl and add the cornstarch slurry to the agar mixture. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken. Let cook for 1 full minute to activate the cornstarch, then remove from heat.
- Pour into a glass pan or measuring cup and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or until the cake is ready to be frosted. Whisk the frosting by hand or with an electric beater to fluff up before frosting the cake.
Notes
Adapted from the Angelica Kitchen cookbook.