Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting
10 min.
10
312kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect blend of creamy richness and tropical flavor! Whether you're frosting a cake, icing cupcakes, or simply enjoying it by the spoonful, this frosting is sure to elevate any dessert. With its vegetarian and gluten-free features, it caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it a versatile choice for gatherings and celebrations.

Ready in just 10 minutes, this frosting is not only quick to prepare but also yields enough to generously serve up to 10 people. Imagine the joy on your friends' and family’s faces as they savor the luscious taste of cream cheese combined with the sweet, chewy texture of flaked coconut. Each serving packs a delightful 312 calories, making it a sweet treat that you can enjoy without too much guilt.

Using simple ingredients like softened butter, cream cheese, and confectioners sugar, this frosting comes together effortlessly with the help of a hand mixer. The addition of vanilla extract enhances the flavor, while the sweetened coconut adds a delightful crunch. So, whether you're baking for a special occasion or just want to add a little sweetness to your day, this Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect finishing touch!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • teaspoons milk 
  • 1.3 cups coconut sweetened flaked
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add confectioners sugar alternately with milk, beating at low speed until blended.
  2. Add vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in coconut.

Nutrition Facts

Calories312kcal
Protein2.23%
Fat36.81%
Carbs60.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.5
Glycemic Load
0.36
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.1082608547548%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:312.46kcal
15.62%
Fat:13.08g
20.12%
Saturated Fat:8.84g
55.28%
Carbohydrates:48.75g
16.25%
Net Carbohydrates:47.69g
17.34%
Sugar:45.91g
51.02%
Cholesterol:29.05mg
9.68%
Sodium:120.74mg
5.25%
Alcohol:0.07g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:1.78g
3.57%
Vitamin A:376.18IU
7.52%
Selenium:3.96µg
5.66%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.33%
Fiber:1.05g
4.21%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.78%
Phosphorus:36.59mg
3.66%
Calcium:25.51mg
2.55%
Potassium:71.6mg
2.05%
Copper:0.04mg
1.93%
Magnesium:7.66mg
1.91%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.74%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.51%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.33%
Iron:0.21mg
1.17%
Source:My Recipes