Paleo Dairy-Free Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting

A luscious, probiotic-rich frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and tea-time bakes.

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a tangy cream cheese frosting layered atop a tender cake. It brings to mind Easter tables, spring celebrations, and the simple delight of a beautifully frosted cupcake shared with loved ones.

Yet traditional cream cheese frosting often relies on ingredients that many prefer to avoid.

This Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting offers a nourishing and elegant alternative — made from wholesome cashews, naturally sweetened, and enriched with gut-friendly probiotics. The result is a silky, luxurious frosting that spreads beautifully and delivers the same creamy tang and sweetness we adore.

Whether you are frosting cupcakes for a spring tea party or preparing a Paleo Carrot Cake for Easter (Coming Out Last week of March!), this frosting will become a cherished staple in your Bloomery kitchen.

To bake is to bless — to nourish body and soul with the art of slow, intentional living.

Why You Will Love This Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting

• Naturally dairy-free and paleo friendly
• Refined sugar-free and naturally sweetened
• Rich, silky texture perfect for piping or spreading
• Contains gut-supportive probiotics
• Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and tea cakes
• Stores beautifully for future baking

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

If you would love to see exactly how this silky cashew cream cheese frosting comes together, I invite you to watch the full step-by-step tutorial on my YouTube channel.

In the video, I walk you through the simple process of blending soaked cashews into a luxuriously smooth, dairy-free frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and elegant tea-time bakes.

This frosting will also be featured in my upcoming Paleo Carrot Cake Cupcakes for Easter, making it a beautiful staple recipe to have in your baking repertoire.

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Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

• 280 g (2 cups) raw cashews, soaked overnight
• 118 g (½ cup) coconut cream, full-fat
or substitute coconut kefir for added probiotics
• 120 g (1 cup) powdered sweetener
(monk fruit, erythritol, or xylitol)
• 112 g (½ cup) coconut oil, melted
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 probiotic capsules (opened and emptied)
• 10 ml (1–2 teaspoons) pure vanilla extract

Optional for extra tang:
• 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

How to Make Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Soak the Cashews

Place the cashews in a bowl and cover with filtered water. Allow them to soak overnight, or for at least 4–6 hours, until softened.

2. Drain and Prepare

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them to a high-speed blender or food processor.

3. Add the Remaining Ingredients

Add the coconut cream (or coconut kefir), powdered sweetener, melted coconut oil, sea salt, probiotics, vanilla extract, and optional lemon juice.

4. Blend Until Silky Smooth

Blend on high until the mixture becomes completely smooth, creamy, and luxurious. This may take several minutes.

Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything incorporates evenly.

5. Adjust the Consistency

If the frosting appears too thick during blending, add a little more melted coconut oil, one tablespoon at a time, until a smooth consistency is achieved.

6. Chill to Set

Transfer the frosting to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3–4 hours. This allows the coconut oil to firm slightly, creating the perfect texture for spreading or piping.

7. Store

Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to three months.

Bloomery Baking Notes

If the frosting becomes too firm after refrigeration, simply allow it to sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes, then stir gently until smooth again.

For the most beautiful finish on cakes and cupcakes, chilling the frosting briefly after blending creates a stable, perfectly spreadable texture.

Perfect Pairings

This cashew cream cheese frosting pairs beautifully with:

• Paleo Carrot Cake Or Cupcakes
• Almond flour vanilla cakes
• Spice cakes and tea cakes
• Banana bread or muffins
• Spring tea-time cupcakes

It will also be the frosting featured in my upcoming Easter Carrot Cake Cupcakes created for Tea Time Magazine’s spring celebration.

A Bloomery Philosophy

Beautiful baking does not need to rely on heavy ingredients to feel indulgent.

With thoughtful ingredients and a touch of creativity, we can create desserts that are both wholesome and luxurious — nourishing body, spirit, and the simple joy of gathering around the table.

If you try this recipe, I would love to see your beautiful creations.

Share your bakes on Instagram and tag @BakerlitaBloomery so I can celebrate your Bloomery creations.