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Chocolate Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

SUBMITTED BY: cocoamonkey 

"This enhanced version of cream cheese frosting is fantastic on white cake or cupcakes. My man loves it on toast. "
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This recipe has been rated 5 times with an average star rating of 3.4
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  10 Min
Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by lisaward 
This was super good, light, creamy and fluffy. Try it without the coconut really good too. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by CassiaFlower 
Great frosting for chocolate and coconut lovers! I used it in place of the traditional German... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2008 by Leslie 
I've gone over & over this recipe, trying to figure out what went wrong. It just wouldn't set... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by Krisday 
Had similar issue with frosting not setting. Made the recipe exactly the way it was posted,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2008 by lisa marie 
I thought the cream cheese and coconut were a good balance to my dark chocolate cake turned... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 141

  • Total Fat: 9.9g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg
  • Sodium: 64mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 1.6g

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