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Fat-Free Vanilla Yogurt Frosting

The delicately tangy flavor makes a lovely frosting for carrot and banana cakes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 2 cups (frosts one 9-inch layer cake)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain nonfat Greek-style yogurt
1/2 cup light agave nectar
6 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a food processor, blend together the yogurt, agave nectar, dry milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to thicken. Whip with an electric mixer to soften and fluff up for a lighter texture.

  2. VARIATIONS

    Step 2

    Citrus Crème Frosting: Substitute 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate for part of the agave nectar, and substitute 1/2 teaspoon orange extract for the vanilla extract.

    Step 3

    Chocolate Frosting: Substitute 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for part of the nonfat dry milk. Add extra cocoa for a richer chocolate taste.

    Step 4

    Almond Frosting: Decrease the vanilla extract to 1/2 tablespoon and add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Top the frosting with toasted sliced almonds.

Reprinted with permission from Baking with Agave Nectar: Over 100 Recipes Using Nature's Ultimate Sweetener by Ania Catalano. Copyright © 2008 by Ania Catalano; photography © 2008 by Lara Hata. Published by Celestial Arts, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., New York. Ania Catalano is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet School of Cooking in New York and the owner of the Gourmet Whole Foods Catering and Cooking School in Milford, Connecticut.
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