Coconut buttercream frosting is a delicious, creamy topping that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.

Makes about 2 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

unsalted butter; softened
powdered sugar
coconut cream
coconut extract
salt

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Add the butter, salt, coconut cream, and extract to a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer at low speed, combine the ingredients. Gradually incorporate one cup of powdered sugar into the mixing bowl, adding one cup at a time. As you mix, do so for approximately two minutes, allowing the ingredients to blend thoroughly. Keep an eye on the consistency—your goal is to achieve a luscious, fluffy frosting thick enough to hold its shape, creating a texture that perfectly complements your baked goods.

coconut buttercream on top of chocolate cupcakes on the counter.

Tips:

Frost on your favorite cupcakes or cakes!
Nutritional values represent the amount of buttercream frosting per 24 frosted cupcakes.

5-minute Coconut Buttercream

Coconut buttercream frosting is a delicious, creamy topping that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.

Tara

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar
4½ Tbsp coconut cream
2 tsp coconut extract
salt (pinch)

Instructions

Add the butter, salt, coconut cream, and extract to a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer at low speed, combine the ingredients. Gradually incorporate one cup of powdered sugar into the mixing bowl, adding one cup at a time. As you mix, do so for approximately two minutes, allowing the ingredients to blend thoroughly. Keep an eye on the consistency—your goal is to achieve a luscious, fluffy frosting thick enough to hold its shape, creating a texture that perfectly complements your baked goods.