Buttercream-Coconut Cake Icing

Buttercream-Coconut Cake Icing

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

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
3 cups
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
Beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth; beat in vanilla extract.

Step 2
Gradually beat confectioners' sugar into butter mixture until well blended. The mixture will appear dry.

Step 3
Stir enough milk into butter mixture to achieve desired consistency for icing.

Step 4
Fold half the coconut into the icing; spread icing over cake.

Step 5
Sprinkle remaining coconut and pecans over icing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

268
Calories
17g
Fat
30g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 22%
Saturated Fat9g 43%
Cholesterol15mg 5%
Sodium37mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars28g
Protein1g
Calcium7mg 1%
Iron0mg 1%
Potassium57mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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