Coconut Frosting with Cream Cheese (5 Minutes)
Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting is a must-try if you're on the hunt for a tropical twist on a classic cream cheese frosting. In 5 minutes, you can create a fluffy, creamy topping that's perfect for slathering on your favorite cakes or cupcakes. The rich flavor of cream cheese combined with a subtle hint of coconut extract and coconut flakes, strikes the right balance.
Servings 18
Calories 232kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter room temp
- 12 ounces cream cheese room temp
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- ¾ cup sweetened coconut
Instructions
Frosting:
- Cream the butter and cream cheese together until combined with an electric mixer. Add powdered sugar and salt and beat until smooth and creamy. Add ½ teaspoon coconut extract shredded coconut. Beat until well combined. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar a little at a time.
Notes
- Do not add too much coconut extract, a little goes a long way.
- If the frosting is too soft to spread, place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
- This makes enough frosting to frost a 2 layer cake a sheet cake or 18 cupcakes.
