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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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2-3 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons water
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

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  1. Sift the powdered sugar and salt into a bowl. 
  2. Cut the butter into cubes (make sure it's room temperature!) and add it to the sugar and salt.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour in 2 tsp of coconut extract and mix again. Taste the frosting and add more extract to taste, if desired.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 Information

Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 4mg (0%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Calcium 5mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

% Daily Value*

Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 4mg 0%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Calcium 5mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.