Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2-3 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons water
  • Pinch salt

Instruction

  • Sift the powdered sugar and salt into a bowl. 
  • Cut the butter into cubes (make sure it's room temperature!) and add it to the sugar and salt.
  • Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar together for 3-4 minutes till it creams together. At first, it will look crumbly and grainy. Continue mixing, using a spatula to push out any butter that gathers in the beaters, till the mixture is thick and creamy.
  • Pour in 2 tsp of coconut extract and mix again. Taste the frosting and add more extract to taste, if desired.
  • Add one teaspoon of water at a time, whipping constantly, till frosting reaches the thickness and texture you desire. You will likely need very little water to achieve the consistency you need.
  • Use frosting for spreading or piping onto room temperature baked goods. This frosting tastes best at room temperature. Frosting will keep for up to five days without refrigeration; to extend shelf like, refrigeration is recommended.