3 Delicious Ways to Cover Your Cake in Vegan Frosting

Making a vegan cake is easier than ever — but what truly elevates it is the frosting. If you want a smooth, stable, and delicious finish, Frost Form is an excellent tool to help you achieve crisp edges, clean lines, and a professional-looking coating on your vegan cakes.

In this guide, we’ll walk through the three best ways to cover with a vegan frosting using Frost Form. Whether you prefer chocolatey richness or classic buttercream, there’s an option that suits every baker.

Three Ways to Cover a Vegan Cake Using Frost Form

These three vegan-friendly options are the most reliable, stable, and delicious.

1. Mock Ganache Using Vegan or Dairy-Free Chocolate

Mock ganache gives a smooth coating and sets beautifully — perfect for sharp edges. Always double-check the chocolate label to ensure it’s dairy-free. 

Get our Mock Ganache recipe here

Ingredients:

• Vegan or dairy-free chocolate (Dark, Milk, or White)

• Unflavored oil

  
  

Why It Works Well With Frost Form:

• Sets firm enough for clean edges

• Smooth, glossy finish

• Great stability in warm conditions

• Super easy & Pourable!
  

2. Butter Ganache With Dark Chocolate & Plant-Based Butter

This is a very stable ganache — rich, smooth, and luxurious. It pours like a dream! 

Get our Butter Ganache recipe here

Ingredients:

• Dark chocolate (vegan)

• Plant-based block butter

  

Why It Works Well With Frost Form:

• Less sweet option

• Holds structure better than buttercream alone

• Perfect for smooth, sharp edges and stability

  

3. American Buttercream Using Plant-Based Butter

If you prefer something sweet, light, and classic, vegan American buttercream is the easiest and fastest option.

Get our Soft American Buttercream recipe here

Ingredients:

• Plant-based block butter

• Powdered sugar
  

• Vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

  

How to Make It:

1. Whip the plant-based butter until creamy.

2. Slowly add powdered sugar until combined.

3. Mix in vanilla and salt.

Buttercream needs to be softened before being piped into the Frost Form.

To do this, remove some buttercream & melt it in the microwave (it only takes a few seconds) then mix it back in.

Why It Works Well With Frost Form:

• Easy to make and fill the Frost Form

• Customizable flavors and colors

• Soft but stable enough to be shaped by Frost Form

Important: It takes longer to set in the fridge and softens quickly. Let the form set in the fridge at least overnight and keep it in the fridge until it’s ready to be served.

Using Frost Form to Get a Perfect Finish

1. Stack & Fill your vegan cake and fillings within the crumb-cutter & liner on the base plate. Let set in the fridge or freezer.
2. Once set, remove the crumb-cutter & liner
3. Apply a thin crumb coat with your chosen frosting. (Optional) Let set in the fridge or freezer.
4. Slide the former and liner up around the cake
5. Fill the space between the form and the cake with your frosting.
6. Chill until firm.
7. Remove the form and reveal clean, professional sides and edges.

This technique works equally well for all three frosting styles above.

Final Thoughts

Covering a vegan cake with Frost Form opens the door to bakery-level finishes at home. Whether you go with:

• Mock ganache for shine & easiness

• Butter ganache for richness

• American buttercream for sweetness and versatility