Making vegan icing- substitute for margarine?

Question

I'm trying to make the icing recipe found here-

http://vegetarian.about.com/od/desertrecipes/r/vanillafrosting.htm

However, I do not have vegan margarine.

Are there any easy to find substitutes, maybe an oil or something?

Answer 1

Shortening is usually the easiest on-hand substitute.  You can also use coconut oil, although it might alter the flavor a little.

Answer 2

The best substitue I've found is Blue Bonnet Lite margarine. I've tried Smart Balance and it's awful, and costs about three times as much!

Answer 3

Oh this one is totally easy- Earth Balance Natural Buttery Spread. Works like a charm and you can find it in most major grocery chains. It's 100% vegan.

Answer 4

Earth Balance, Pure, Shortening, Vegetble oils

Answer 5

im sure if you search for a different recipe, you can find one without margerine.  i made a cake yesterday  with vegan chocolate icing that had no margerine in it.