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A tall white cake decorated with pastel pink and purple sprinkles. It has swirls of frosting and pearl-like decorations on top, and wavy frosting around the base. The cake is placed on a white cake stand.
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Coconut Frosting Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Frosting
Servings: 1 Cake
Author: BFFF Team

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted butter 4 sticks - at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • Gel food coloring
  • 2 teaspoons. of Coconut Extract

Instructions

  • -In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute until creamy.
  • -Add half of the powdered sugar and continue mixing on low for 1 minute.
  • -Add in the rest of the powdered sugar, coconut extract and vanilla extract. Mix on low until the powdered sugar and butter have blended. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • -Turn the mixer to medium-high and mix for 2-3 minutes until the frosting looks light and fluffy. Add a few drops of gel food coloring and mix for another 30 seconds.