Coconut Milk Frosting
A delightful, dairy-free frosting made with coconut milk, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of coconut milk (chilled)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (optional for stability)
Instructions
- Chill the coconut milk overnight in the fridge.
- Scoop out the solidified coconut cream into a mixing bowl.
- Whip the coconut cream with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Sweeten by sprinkling in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract while whipping.
- Add cornstarch if desired for stability and mix until combined.
- Continue whipping until the mixture holds stiff peaks.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Whip again if it hardens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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