Best 9 Coconut Icing Recipes

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Indulge in the tropical delight of coconut icing, a versatile and luscious topping that transforms ordinary desserts into culinary masterpieces. Made with the goodness of coconut, this icing adds a burst of sweetness, a hint of nuttiness, and a velvety texture to your favorite cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. Discover the art of creating this delectable icing with our collection of easy-to-follow recipes. From the classic Coconut Cream Icing, perfect for adding a tropical twist to your favorite chocolate cake, to the tangy Lemon Coconut Icing, which brings a refreshing citrus note to your lemon bars, we have a recipe for every palate. Explore the rich and creamy Chocolate Coconut Icing, an irresistible topping for chocolate cupcakes, or the light and fluffy Coconut Whipped Cream, an ethereal addition to fruit tarts and angel food cake. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, our recipes ensure a smooth and successful icing-making experience. Embrace the magic of coconut icing and elevate your desserts to new heights of flavor and elegance.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERCREAM-COCONUT CAKE ICING



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This simple icing recipe pairs perfectly with ANY type of cake!

Provided by Rizzy Fischer

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk, or as needed
1 (7 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut, divided
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth; beat in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually beat confectioners' sugar into butter mixture until well blended. The mixture will appear dry.
  • Stir enough milk into butter mixture to achieve desired consistency for icing.
  • Fold half the coconut into the icing; spread icing over cake.
  • Sprinkle remaining coconut and pecans over icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 36.7 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

COCONUT CAKE WITH WHIPPED CREAM ICING



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Make and share this Coconut Cake With Whipped Cream Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups sifted cake flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coconut oil, at room temperature (or slightly warmer)
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar, divided use
1 (13 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 (7 ounce) bag coconut, divided use (shredded or flaked)
5 egg whites
2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons sour cream (heaping)
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 3 (8-inch) cake pans with parchment and coat paper with baking spray; set aside.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream coconut oil and butter with 1 1/3 cups of sugar. Add flour mixture alternately with coconut milk, beginning and ending with flour; add vanilla and almond extracts.
  • If desired, add 1/2 cup of the shredded coconut to the batter.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and remaining 2/3 cup sugar to soft peaks. Fold egg white mixture into cake batter, just enough to incorporate.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pans and bake, rotating pans halfway through, 25 to 35 minutes or until cake is springy to the touch. Cool cakes completely.
  • For the frosting: Whip cream and sour cream to soft peaks. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla powder and continue whipping to stiff peaks.
  • Frost cake with whipped cream frosting, spreading a layer of frosting between each layer. Sprinkle remaining shredded coconut on top and sides of cake.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8821.9, Fat 592.6, SaturatedFat 449, Cholesterol 908.6, Sodium 4034.8, Carbohydrate 846.6, Fiber 39.4, Sugar 465.7, Protein 84

COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 to 20 large cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
5 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
14 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer running on low, add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In three parts, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in 7 ounces coconut.
  • Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Fill each cup to the top with batter. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove to a baking rack and cool completely.
  • Make the cream cheese icing: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, blend together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Frost the cupcakes with the cream cheese icing and sprinkle with the remaining coconut.

BANANA CAKE WITH COCONUT ICING



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Make and share this Banana Cake with Coconut Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JCrosgrey

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup ripe banana (mashed)
1/2 cup sour milk
2 eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons milk
1 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Whip butter in bowl.
  • Sift in dry ingredients.
  • Add milk, bananas, eggs and mix.
  • Bake at 350F for 25-35 minutes Combine ingredients for icing in a heavy saucepan, and cook until well blended.
  • Spread over cake while still warm.
  • (Tip- to make sour milk, add a splash of vinegar and stir).

MINI COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH PASSION FRUIT ICING



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Passion fruit infuses the icing with real tropical flavor. Garnish the icing with more shredded coconut, if desired.

Provided by RuthE

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ cups cake flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅓ cup white sugar
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons passion fruit nectar
1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
24 edible flowers (such as violets or pansies)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 mini muffin tins with mini paper liners.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl. Beat butter, white sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Beat flour mixture into creamed butter mixture, keeping mixer on low speed, until smooth. Add coconut milk and beat until batter is smooth; fold in shredded coconut.
  • Spoon rounded tablespoons batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to a rack to cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, passion fruit nectar, and cream together in a small bowl until smooth. Dip tops of cupcakes into icing, letting excess drip off. Let icing set for 2 minutes; garnish with flowers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 103.2 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

MAGNOLIA BAKERY'S DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH FLUFFY COCONUT ICING



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Make and share this Magnolia Bakery's Devil's Food Cake With Fluffy Coconut Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar
3 large eggs (room temp, separated)
9 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 egg whites
2 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Make Cake: Grease and flour three 9x2" round cake pans and line bottoms with waxed paper; set aside.
  • Sift dry ingredients and set aside.
  • Using medium speed of mixer, cream butter until smooth.
  • Add sugar and beat until fluffy for 3 minutes.
  • In separate bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored for 2 minutes.
  • Add beaten yolks to butter mix and beat well.
  • Add chocolate, mixing well.
  • Add dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with milk and vanilla.
  • With each addition, beat until well mixed, but do not overbeat.
  • Using a spatula, scrape down bowl, making sure ingredients are well blended and batter is smooth.
  • In separate bowl, beat egg whites on high to soft peaks.
  • Gently fold into batter.
  • Divide batter into pans and bake at 350º for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool in pans 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack.
  • Make Icing: Combine egg whites, sugar, water, corn syrup, salt in top of double boiler.
  • Place over rapidly boiling water.
  • Using high speed, beat constantly 6 to 8 minutes, or until icing stands in soft peaks.
  • Remove from heat, add vanilla and beat 1 minute, or until icing has desired spreading consistency.
  • Use immediately.
  • On cooled cake, ice between layers, then ice top and sides of cake with seven minute icing.
  • Sprinkle top and sides generously with coconut.

COCONUT ICING



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Use this decadent, flavorful frosting recipe to make The Coconut Cake from Baked by Melissa.

Provided by Melissa Ben-Ishay

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Coconut     Condiment/Spread     Dessert     Butter

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 (13.5-ounce) can full fat coconut milk, solids only (do not shake the can before opening; pour out the liquid for another use)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • With a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the butter and the coconut solids on high speed for 1 minute. Add the vanilla and coconut extract and whip just to incorporate.
  • With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the sugar and salt and mix until completely incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then whip on high speed for 3 minutes more.

HAWAIIAN CARROT CAKE WITH COCONUT ICING RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Hawaiian Carrot Cake With Coconut Icing Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by franny-2

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup (250 mL) chopped canned pineapple
4 cups (1 L) grated carrot
2 1/2 cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
2 tsp (10 mL) baking soda
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
2 tsp (10 mL) cinnamon
1 tsp (5 mL) nutmeg
1 cup (250 mL) butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups (300 mL) golden brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla
1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
COCONUT ICING
2 pkgs (250 g each) regular cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup (250 mL) butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup (50 mL) sour cream or natural yogurt
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
2 1/2 cups (625 mL) sifted icing sugar
1 cup (250 mL) sweetened flaked coconut
GARNISH
Fresh coconut curls (see TIP)

Steps:

  • 1 Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray or oil two 9-inch (1.5-L) round cake pans. 2 Finely chop drained pineapple, place in a sieve and press with a spoon to remove as much juice as possible. Grate carrots using a food processor. Measure out 4 cups (1 L) and set aside. Place flour in a large bowl. Sprinkle with baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir until blended. 3 Place butter in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in sugar, then beat on medium for about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, then vanilla. Beating on low speed, add about a third of flour mixture and beat just until mixed, followed by half the milk. Repeat additions, ending with flour. Batter will be very thick. Gradually mix in pineapple and carrots. 4 Divide between pans. Spread to pan sides. To remove air pockets, bang pans on counter 5 to 6 times. Bake until centres seem set when lightly tapped, from 40 to 45 minutes. Place on a baking rack to cool. After about 15 minutes, turn cakes out of pans and cool completely on racks. It's best to bake cakes a day ahead of icing and leave at room temperature overnight. 5 Cut cream cheese into chunks. Place butter in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Reduce speed to low and beat in cream cheese, piece by piece. Beating too much will cause thinning. Add about a third of the icing sugar and beat on low until just mixed in. Scrape sides of bowl and beaters occasionally. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating just until smooth. If too thick or thin, work in a little sour cream or sugar. Remove about a quarter of the icing to be used on top cake layer and set aside. Stir coconut into the remaining icing. 6 Slice cakes horizontally in half. Place top of 1 cake, dome-side down, on a platter. Spread with a third of the coconut icing leaving a narrow border of cake around edge. Lay the bottom of that cake, cut-side down, on top. Spread with half the remaining coconut icing, leaving a narrow cake border. Top with the bottom half of the second cake, cut-side down. Spread with the remaining coconut icing, leaving a cake border. Top with the fi nal layer, cut-side down. Spread with plain icing right to the edges. Garnish with toasted, fresh coconut. Best to refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving. TIP: For fresh coconut curls, break open a coconut (see below) and remove the meat from the shell. Leave the brown skin on if you like. Using a vegetable peeler, shave long curls from the largest piece of coconut. Spread curls out on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place in a 300°F (150°C) oven until they dry a little and curl. Watch closely since this will happen in 5 to 6 minutes and then they can burn quickly. To open a coconut, penetrate through the softest of three "eyes" at the end of the coconut with a screwdriver, drain the water and place the shell in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 15 minutes to soften, then place in a towel and whack with a hammer until it breaks open.

MAKEOVER CAKE WITH COCONUT-PECAN ICING



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"My family is absolutely crazy about this soft, moist cake with its rich-tasting, super chocolatey icing. My dad would finish half the pan if he could!" Rivka Kahan - Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup sugar blend
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cake flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
ICING & GARNISH:
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter, cubed
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 cups chopped pecans, toasted, divided
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the shortening, sugar and sugar blend until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla (batter will appear curdled). Combine the flours, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to shortening mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack., For icing, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in cocoa until smooth. Add milk and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, 3/4 cup pecans, 1/2 cup coconut and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm cake. Sprinkle with remaining pecans and coconut. Cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut milk for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh coconut milk, you can use canned coconut milk. Be sure to use full-fat coconut milk for the richest flavor.
  • To make the icing thicker, add more powdered sugar.
  • To make the icing thinner, add more coconut milk or cream.
  • If you want a sweeter icing, add more sugar.
  • If you want a tangier icing, add some lemon juice or lime juice.
  • You can flavor the icing with other ingredients, such as vanilla extract, almond extract, or rum extract.
  • Coconut icing is best used immediately, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Coconut icing is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a simple glaze or a rich and creamy frosting, coconut icing is a great option.

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