Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon almond extract
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 packages (7 ounces each) sweetened shredded coconut, divided
Directions
- In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, almond extract and salt until creamy.
- Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth and creamy. Stir in 3 cups coconut.
- Spread onto cupcakes or cake. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.
Makes: Enough to frost a 2 layer cake
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