Tahini Frosting Recipe
This chocolate tahini frosting is paleo diet friendly, vegan, and refined sugar-free. It's perfect slathered on cupcakes or birthday cake.
Servings: 16
Calories: 149kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup tahini
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 8 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the maple syrup, tahini, salt, and cocoa powder to a mixing bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until the cocoa is completely dissolved and the frosting thickens to a spreadable consistency.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before frosting the cake or cupcakes (or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week).
- Makes enough for 16 cupcakes or a two layer 9 inch cake.
Notes
- Be sure to chill the frosting in the fridge for at least 30 minutes after mixing it to achieve the ideal texture for spreading on cupcakes or cakes.
- You can also use this tahini frosting as a paleo hot fudge sauce by heating it to your desired temperature on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg