Coconut-Pecan Frosting is a rich, nutty, and creamy topping perfect for Cakes, Cupcakes, or even brownies. 🥥🌰
Ingredients (about 2 cups frosting)
- 1 cup Butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- ½ cup Coconut milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Shredded coconut
- ½ cup Chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Cream the Butter
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add Sugar and Liquids
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in coconut milk (or cream) and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Fold in Coconut and Pecans
- Gently fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar (thicker) or milk/coconut milk (thinner).
4. Frost Your Cake or Cupcakes
- Spread or pipe frosting over cooled baked goods.
- Optional: sprinkle extra toasted pecans or coconut on top for garnish.
✅ Tips
- Toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet for extra flavor and crunch.
- Use unsweetened coconut if you want a less sweet, more natural taste.
- This frosting is best applied to completely cooled cakes to prevent melting.
If you want, I can also give a microwave-friendly version of coconut-pecan frosting that takes 5 minutes to make.
