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Chocolate Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

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

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Original recipe makes 2 cups Change Servings

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

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Directions

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.

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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 10 mins

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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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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 29, 2008

This was super good, light, creamy and fluffy. Try it without the coconut really good too.

—lisaward

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 29, 2008

I've gone over & over this recipe, trying to figure out what went wrong. It just wouldn't set up, kept adding powdered sugar, tried putting in the fridge. Frosting pooled around the bottom, none stayed put in the middle - just an ugly mess. Nice flavor but won't try this one again.

—Leslie

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14 Ratings

May 07, 2008

Great frosting for chocolate and coconut lovers! I used it in place of the traditional German Chocolate Cake frosting and it was delicious. Wouldn't change a thing!

—CassiaFlower

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Feb 01, 2010

I had no problems with it setting up like a few other reviewers reported, though I was a little worried it might not until I added the coco powder. It had a nice creamy texture, spread beautifully, and was more than I needed to ice my 9x13 sheet cake. As for the flavor, it was just "ok" for me. It is a nice quick frosting in a pinch, but just held no WOW factor.

—Cutie in the Kitchen

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Nov 16, 2008

Had similar issue with frosting not setting. Made the recipe exactly the way it was posted, minus the cocoa (wanted a white frosting) and it wouldn't set. I put it on cupcakes for a party and they were very hard to transport. The frosting went everywhere, and 'melted' by the time I reached my destination. I tried fixing it, even threw them in the freezer. Also, the taste of cream cheese was very strong. Not sure if it was because there was no cocoa, but it was as though I put melted cream cheese on cupcakes. Not my proudest culinary moment.

—Krisday

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Aug 27, 2008

I thought the cream cheese and coconut were a good balance to my dark chocolate cake turned out great. thanks!

—lisa marie

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Sep 15, 2009

I used this frosting on my husband's chocolate birthday cake last night. He loved it (and he's usually hard to please)! I followed a suggestion by the author of the recipe and spread it on the cake before I baked it. The frosting came out warm and gooey on the hot cake. I am very happy with the results!

—MessyMama

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Jul 12, 2010

This is a great recipe. I had no problems with it setting up. I added vanilla and it is still light and fluffy. Next time I will use dark cocoa powder though.

—Kris

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Nutrition

Calories
141 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
13.1 g
4%

Cholesterol
23 mg
8%

Fat
9.9 g
15%

Fiber
0.9 g
3%

Protein
1.6 g
3%

Sodium
64 mg
3%

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

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 141
Calories from Fat: 89

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.9g 15 %
Saturated Fat 6.7g 33 %
Cholesterol 23mg 8 %
Sodium 64mg 3 %
Potassium 70mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.1g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3 %
Protein 1.6g 3 %
Sugars 11.4g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 5 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 3 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.