Best non dairy spread for cake/buttercream?

Justamum

I make vegan cakes, and use oil in them. I know you said the person concerned can eat eggs, but a vegan cake might solve your problem. Or a basic all-in-one cake mix. As for the buttercream, most of the soft vegan spreads are too soft, so the best thing is to use half margarine (I use Pure) and half Trex. The Trex firms it up really well.

rdone

I'm vegan and always use Pure, I find it really good for buttercream but a little heavy in a cake. I didn't know stork was vegan, I'll have to give it a go!

booter

Just a quick update I used the Pure, and whilst the cake was great (I was very impressed with both texture and taste!), the "buttercream" was quite watery I added more icing sugar, but not Trex - sorry Justamum, I completely forgot about your post but will remember for the future. Anyway, the recipient was pleased with it, so that's what counts Many thanks all for your input :T

rdone

Thanks for the update... I'm glad the recipient was pleased

What is trex?

nuatha

rdone wrote: »

What is trex?

Trex is a white vegetable fat used in baking. Generally found beside lard in supermarket fridges.
HTH