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Chocolate Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

By: cocoamonkey 
"This enhanced version of cream cheese frosting is fantastic on white cake or cupcakes. My man loves it on toast. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, butter, and milk. Stir in coconut and cocoa powder, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar until the desired sweetness is reached.

Footnotes

  • Tip
  • If you want to be able to pack them easily for an event or kids' lunches, just drop a spoonful of frosting into the unbaked cupcakes before you throw them in the oven for a filled, no-mess cupcake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 141 | Total Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 23mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by lisaward   view full review
This was super good, light, creamy and fluffy. Try it without the coconut really good too.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2008 by Leslie   view full review
I've gone over & over this recipe, trying to figure out what went wrong. It just wouldn't set...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by CassiaFlower   view full review
Great frosting for chocolate and coconut lovers! I used it in place of the traditional German...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by Cutie in the Kitchen   view full review
I had no problems with it setting up like a few other reviewers reported, though I was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by Krisday   view full review
Had similar issue with frosting not setting. Made the recipe exactly the way it was posted,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2008 by lisa marie   view full review
I thought the cream cheese and coconut were a good balance to my dark chocolate cake turned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by Kris   view full review
This is a great recipe. I had no problems with it setting up. I added vanilla and it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by Dot   view full review
Used this on a birthday cake was a nice change, very light and not too sweet! Everyone loved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2009 by MessyMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used this frosting on my husband's chocolate birthday cake last night. He loved it (and he's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by Kelly O!   view full review
Absolutely delicious!!! It came out fluffy, and was very smooth. I will use this recipe again!

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