Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting

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

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If you're looking to elevate your desserts to a tropical paradise, look no further than this Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting! This delightfully creamy frosting combines the richness of cream cheese with the irresistible sweetness of coconut, making it the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies. Whether you’re preparing a special occasion treat or simply enhancing your everyday desserts, this frosting will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

The best part? Not only is this frosting incredibly easy to make—ready in just 10 minutes—but it is also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. With a delectably smooth texture and a burst of coconut flavor, each bite will transport you to a sun-kissed beach. Create a stunning dessert by pairing this frosting with your favorite vanilla or chocolate cake, or simply dollop it on a cupcake for a delightful afternoon snack. At just 312 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting promises a fun and satisfying culinary experience. So grab your hand mixer and get ready to whip up a batch of this heavenly frosting that’s bound to become a household favorite!

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