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# Desserts: Date Butter Frosting
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/date_butter_frosting_0621110902/
- Published: 2011-06-21T22:02:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:17:23.000Z
- Description: Dates, soymilk and cornstarch blended smooth, then cooked to a pudding consistency and flavored with vanilla, coconut extract and salt before corn butter is stirred in once cool. Makes about 1 1/2 cups and stays soft enough to spoon onto each slice as it is served.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Desserts, Recipes & Dining, #vivvo-import

Recipes

Date Butter Frosting  
*Makes about 1½ cups*

This frosting stays soft and spreadable, so add a spoonful to each piece of cake as it is served.

- 1 cup fortified soymilk or rice milk
- ½ cup chopped pitted dates or date pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon natural coconut extract\*
- ? teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup Corn Butter (See Dips, Spreads, Dressings, Seasonings, and Sauces section) or non-hydrogenated margarine

Combine milk, dates, and cornstarch in a blender and process until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes on high speed.

Transfer to a saucepan and heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles (it will have the consistency of pudding).

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut extract, and salt. When cool, mix in Corn Butter.

\* Frontier Naturals is a line of natural flavorings that is sold in natural food stores.

Recipe from *Healthy Eating for Life for Women* by Kris Kieswer.

http://www.pcrm.org/health/recipes/recipe030106.html