Coconut Frosting Recipe

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This homemade coconut frosting recipe is easy to make in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients. It's delicious served on coconut cake, cupcakes, etc.

Prep Time3

Total Time5

Course: cake, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Author: Laura

Cost: $3

In the bowl of a standing mixer, or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer, beat butter until smooth.
Then add vanilla, sea salt and 2 cups powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
Next, add coconut milk and the rest of the powdered sugar (3 cups) and beat until combined.
Beat in coconut.
Spread onto your favorite cakes (coconut cake)

Ingredient Substitution Notes

Salted butter. unsalted butter works well too.
Powdered sugar. there really isn't any substitutes here.
Coconut milk. full fat and lite coconut milk both work well.
Shredded coconut. use unsweetened coconut for best results.
Vanilla extract.you can add ¼ teaspoon coconut extract in addition to the vanilla extract for a stronger coconut taste.

Serving Suggestions

Use this coconut frosting to frost your favorite cakes, cupcakes, brownies and bars. Some suggestions include:

Store/Freeze

Store coconut frosting in an airtight container or piping bag in the refrigerator for up 1 one week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Thaw slowly in the refrigerator then let soften at room temperature enough to spread.