Coconut Frosting

Sweet and packed with coconutty flavor, this frosting is the best for spreading over cakes or cookies.

⏱️ 20 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 10 min 📊 Easy ⭐ 5.0 (24) 👁️ 23 views
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Ingredients

5 servings
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened coconut cream (more as needed)
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 pinch salt (to taste)

Steps

  1. Place butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.

  2. Add sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until combined -- it will be thick. Beat in coconut extract.

  3. Add coconut cream (ensure it is well stirred), a little at a time, and beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Continue adding the coconut cream until desired texture and firmness is reached.

  4. Add a pinch of salt (to your tastes) and beat until combined.

  5. Spread or pipe onto cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories1109
Protein1g
Carbs145g
Fat61g

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