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Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting

SUBMITTED BY: Lilster  PHOTO BY: Sylvia 

"I wanted a frosting for a coconut layer cake that stood up to a stronger flavor without overpowering it and without being too sweet. If frosting a layer cake, I recommend spreading melted apricot preserves over the center layer, along with some frosting."
Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 33 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min
Original recipe yield 5 1/2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter in a mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, alternating with heavy cream. Beat in the salt, coconut flavoring, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and spreadable. Add additional confectioners' sugar if necessary to thicken the frosting, or more cream to thin. Stir in the coconut. If desired, spoon toasted coconut evenly over frosted cake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.85 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2007 by Kathryn 
I was charged with making a birthday cake for my sister-in-law this year for her 23rd. I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.85 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by Helen 
Forget the store-bought frostings! This is so easy to make and soooo yummy! I didn't have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.85 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by FamilyChef 
Incredibily good! I made this to go on my daughter's 12 year birthday cake and all of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.85 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2007 by Reby 
I tried this recipe before anyone else reviewed it, and I'm glad I took the risk! This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.85 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2009 by Jennifer 
AMAZING RECIPE! Since I didn't have any coconut flavoring, I used some extra shredded coconut.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.85 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2008 by WiscMom 
WOW- this tastes awesome- my kids, who don't like coconut loved it! They couldn't believe it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.85 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by SADDLESORE55 
Yumm! I made it for Sam's Famous Carrot Cake from this site- also yumm! The whole thing was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.85 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2007 by Milkshake Marilyn 
When I started this recipe I thought I had coconut. I fallowed this recipe except for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.85 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by Sherry 
This was excellent!! A five star!! Not too sweet; perfect! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.85 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by Julie T 
I used this on a white layer cake for a baby shower, dying the coconut with red food coloring... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting

Servings Per Recipe: 20

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 210

  • Total Fat: 10.9g
  • Cholesterol: 27mg
  • Sodium: 107mg
  • Total Carbs: 28g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 1.1g

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