Dreamy Coconut Buttercream Frosting Recipes

COCONUT BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, 1/2 cup milk, vanilla, and coconut extract in a small saucepan until combined. Place saucepan over medium heat and gradually whisk in remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Cook, whisking, until mixture comes to a low boil; reduce heat to low and continue to whisk until mixture thickens and big bubbles form and pop, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to a small heatproof bowl. Let cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally as it cools to make smooth.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, mix butter on medium until soft and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat on high until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Gradually add milk mixture. Increase speed to medium-high and whisk until buttercream is light and fluffy, scraping down bottom and sides of bowl as necessary with a rubber spatula. Frosting can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

DREAMY COCONUT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat butter, shortening and salt until pale and creamy, about 5-6 minutes.
• Add half of the powdered sugar and mix on low until combined. Add coconut milk and coconut extract and mix until well combined.
• Gradually add remaining powdered sugar and beat until fully combined. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.