Coconut Buttercream Frosting
This fluffy coconut buttercream frosting is made with coconut extract and coconut cream for the most delicious tropical flavor! Butter and coconut cream make this frosting rich and creamy, perfect piped on cupcakes and slathered on cakes and cookies. It comes together in just 5 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 Electric hand mixer or 5-quart stand mixer with the paddle attachment
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Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter room temperature
- 400 grams powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoon coconut cream
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add softened butter to the bowl of a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream on low speed and then increase to medium speed, beating for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.226 grams unsalted butter
- Mix in half of the powdered sugar on low speed for 1 minute, pulsing the mixer at first so it doesn't jump out of the bowl. Repeat with the second half of powdered sugar.400 grams powdered sugar
- While mixing on low, stream in the coconut cream. Then add the vanilla, coconut extract, and salt.¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon coconut extract, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 4 tablespoon coconut cream
- Keep mixing on low for 1-2 minutes until the buttercream is thick and fluffy. Use the frosting or store it immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes about 2 cups of buttercream. This is enough to frost a 2 or 3 layer 6-inch cake, an 8X8 or 9X9 snack cake or pan of brownies, 12 cupcakes, a single layer 8, 9, or 10-inch cake, and a 9X13 sheet cake.
Use canned, unsweetened coconut cream. Do not use cream of coconut or coconut whipped cream.
Use the liquid part of the coconut cream, not the solid part on top.
Storage: Store coconut buttercream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let warm on the counter for 30 minutes and give it a good mix before using.
Freezing: Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 211.5kcalCarbohydrates: 25.2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 12.8gSaturated Fat: 8.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30.4mgSodium: 20.4mgPotassium: 16.4mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 24.5gVitamin A: 353IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 4.1mgIron: 0.1mg
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