Coconut Frosting Recipe

4.60 from 264 ratings

Simple, creamy Coconut Frosting is a delicious way to enhance the flavor of your cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods. It's a real treat for coconut lovers!

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: 12 people

By: Sharon Lachendro

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Ingredients

1 cup butter softened
Pinch of fine sea salt
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon coconut extract
2 Tablespoons coconut cream the fat from a can of full-fat coconut milk

Instructions

Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until smooth.
Add half of the powdered sugar and a pinch of sea salt and beat on low until the sugar is mostly incorporated. Add the remaining powdered sugar and beat on low until combined. Increase speed to medium and beat for 3 minutes.
Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl. Add the vanilla extract, coconut extract, and coconut cream then beat for an additional minute on low, increasing the speed to medium once the cream and extract is incorporated.
Use for cakes, cupcakes, or your favorite baked goods!

Notes

Do not soften the butter too long. About 1 hour at room temperature is usually long enough. Room temperature butter will still feel slightly cool to the touch.
This frosting gets fairly soft at room temperature. I suggest refrigerating your baked goods and then bring to room temperature before serving.
See post for dairy-free/vegan subs.