Coconut Cream Frosting

Jun 21, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Doughnuts finished with coconut cream frosting on a cooling rack

A swirlable coconut cream frosting for topping doughnuts. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

Prep 15 min

Cook —

Total 15 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

Diet —

Ingredients

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doughnuts

¾ cup (180.0 ml)coconut cream, chilled, solid part only
2.0 cups (240.0 g)confectioners' sugar, sifted
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whole milk, as needed
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Beat the coconut cream on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
On low speed, add the confectioners' sugar and salt, and beat until combined.
Beat in the milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the frosting is soft and swirlable, then beat on medium-high for 1 minute until fluffy.
Spread or pipe onto the tops of completely cooled doughnuts.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Keep frosted doughnuts at room temperature for up to 1 day.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make coconut cream frosting?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep. It makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

How should I store coconut cream frosting?

Keep frosted doughnuts at room temperature for up to 1 day.

A swirlable coconut cream frosting for topping doughnuts. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

128 Calories / serving

5.1g Fat

21.1g Carbs

0.6g Protein

20.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1536 cal · 61g fat · 253g carbs · 7g protein · 240g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 128 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 17 min·0.9 mi·~1700 steps
Moderate cycling 13 min·2.6 mi
Swimming laps 18 min
Jogging 13 min·1.1 mi·~2100 steps
Stair climbing 12 min·~1100 steps
Dancing 21 min
Bodyweight circuit training 13 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 30 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.