Coconut Frosting
Coconut frosting is a light, fluffy, buttery, and silky frosting with a delicious balance of sweetness, coconut and tang from cream cheese. Perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
- 3 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or seeds scraped from 1 split vanilla bean)
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together 1/2 cup butter and 3 ounces cream cheese.
- Add 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 Tablespoon coconut milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract then mix until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cupcakes or cake as desired.
Notes
Butter: Make sure to leave the butter out an hour before making or follow these tips on how to soften butter.
Make ahead: This frosting can be made 24 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container until ready to frost.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 21mg, Sodium: 18mg, Potassium: 12mg, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 249IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 7mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
