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Close up toasted coconut on top of a thick and creamy layer of coconut cream cheese frosting on a walnut coconut cake from a box mix.
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Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

A rich classic homemade frosting with a nutty spin is this wonderful and creamy Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 213kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 tablespoons Butter softened
  • 2 cups coconut
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Using a thick skillet set to low heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Add coconut and brown. Stir until coated with butter.
  • Continue stirring constantly for about 7 to 10 minutes until the coconut is evenly toasted.
  • Spread on a double layer of paper towels to cool.
  • Cream remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, confectioners sugar, cream cheese, milk and vanilla. Blend well.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of browned coconut and mix gently.
  • Spread frosting on the cake and sprinkle reserved brown coconut over the top of the cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg