Coconut Buttercream Frosting
A rich, creamy frosting with a luscious coconut flavor, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough for 24 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Incorporate the coconut milk and vanilla extract, and whip until light and fluffy—about 3-5 minutes.
- Add shredded coconut if using, folding it in gently for texture and flavor.
- Frost cakes or cupcakes immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze it for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/coconut-buttercream-frosting/
