Buttercream-Coconut Cake Icing

Name: Buttercream-Coconut Cake Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened; 0.5 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; 0.25 cup chopped pecans

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This simple icing recipe pairs perfectly with ANY type of cake!

Submitted by Rizzy Fischer

Updated on September 23, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

3 cups

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Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

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

Beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth; beat in vanilla extract.
Gradually beat confectioners' sugar into butter mixture until well blended. The mixture will appear dry.
Stir enough milk into butter mixture to achieve desired consistency for icing.
Fold half the coconut into the icing; spread icing over cake.
Sprinkle remaining coconut and pecans over icing.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

268	Calories
17g	Fat
30g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 37mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 1g	1%
Calcium 7mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 57mg	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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