Creamy Coconut Cake Frosting
This luscious coconut frosting comes together in minutes and turns any simple cake into a show-stopping tropical treat. The combination of sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut creates a rich, glossy topping that sets beautifully. A crowd-pleaser that requires zero baking skill.
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons shredded coconut
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
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Directions
- 1
Combine the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and shredded coconut in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Stir continuously with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away cleanly from the sides and bottom of the pan, about 8–10 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated and silky smooth.
- 4
Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then pour and spread evenly over your cake while still warm.
💡 Chef's Tip
Toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden before adding it — this deepens the coconut flavour considerably. The frosting thickens as it cools, so work quickly when spreading it.
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