This simple icing recipe pairs perfectly with ANY type of cake!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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