I used this frosting to top the cupcakes in my Hanukkah Cupcake Menorah project. Making frosting from scratch is easier than you might think! If you carefully follow the instructions below, you will end up with a luscious frosting that tastes so much better than the stuff you buy at the store. Yum!
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Coconut Buttercream Frosting
Recipe for thick, rich, creamy Coconut Buttercream Frosting from scratch in just 5 minutes with step-by-step photos. Easy, Kosher, Dairy.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2-3 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Sift the powdered sugar and salt into a bowl.
- Cut the butter into cubes (make sure it's room temperature!) and add it to the sugar and salt.
- Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar together for 3-4 minutes till it creams together. At first, it will look crumbly and grainy. Continue mixing, using a spatula to push out any butter that gathers in the beaters, till the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Pour in 2 tsp of coconut extract and mix again. Taste the frosting and add more extract to taste, if desired.
- Add one teaspoon of water at a time, whipping constantly, till frosting reaches the thickness and texture you desire. You will likely need very little water to achieve the consistency you need.
- Use frosting for spreading or piping onto room temperature baked goods. This frosting tastes best at room temperature. Frosting will keep for up to five days without refrigeration; to extend shelf like, refrigeration is recommended.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Buttercream Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 4mg0%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Sugar 29g32%
Vitamin A 475IU10%
Calcium 5mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This was so simple yet unbelievably good! I LOVE coconut but was discouraged looking for a recipe that didn’t contain too many ingredients I did not have. Glad I found this recipe because it is a keeper!We also added some shredded coconut and it worked perfectly for our purposes. Thank you!