Frosting with Coconut Oil?

DoulaClara · 02-08-2010, 04:26 PM

Would it be gross to sub CO for butter in frosting? Or even part of it? (Like, a typical confectioner sugar/butter/milk type of thing)

mellifera · 02-08-2010, 04:36 PM

I've subbed coconut oil for butter in a carrot cake icing--I thought that it worked well, but my dh didn't care for it. The coconut flavor was pretty pronounced. It seems it would be good on a chocolate cake, with dried coconut flakes on top.

StumblinMama · 02-08-2010, 04:58 PM

I used coconut instead of half the butter in biscuits a couple weeks back. I know that's totally different, but they were very yummy.

Pretty gross, but I seem to remember a frosting recipe that used crisco

If crisco can be used in frosting, that certainly coconut oil can

NewLeaf · 02-08-2010, 05:01 PM

I've subbed partial CO and it was so yummy!

Katiebug · 02-08-2010, 05:13 PM

The famous BabyCakes of NYC uses c.o. in their frosting.

Lady TS · 02-08-2010, 05:22 PM

Crisco is in the classic cake frosting. Probably because it's flavorless and takes on other flavors well.

My take is that if you like coconut, it will make delicious frosting. If not, not so much then. I don't think dh would particularly care for it(but then, I am kinda using coconut in a lot of stuff lately

).

Let me know how it goes. I've been pondering using CO for frosting as a dairy-free alternative.

BearyBlessed · 02-09-2010, 08:00 AM

What timing! I was *just* coming to post about this!

Punkin is dairy free, so I tried using coconut oil in some chocolate frosting over the weekend.
Oh my goodness! It was so yummy! It tasted quite like a Mounds bar. DH loved it too. But, we both like coconut. It definitely would not work if you don't like the coconut flavor.

Maggie · 02-09-2010, 08:20 AM

I know the unrefined coconut oil has a strong coconut flavor, but I didn't think the refined stuff did. Maybe that's just b/c I like strong coconut flavor, though.

If you don't like the thought of coconutty frosting, try palm oil instead. That should work well.

02-09-2010, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maggie

I know the unrefined coconut oil has a strong coconut flavor, but I didn't think the refined stuff did. Maybe that's just b/c I like strong coconut flavor, though.

This is accurate. I keep the unrefined around just because I *want* the coconut flavor in the frostings.

CapeTownMommy · 02-09-2010, 11:58 PM

FWIW, co works really well in marshmallow fondant.

06-24-2010, 08:14 AM

You can definitely substitute the butter for coconut oil. Coconut oil can be used as a replacement in cooking for both butter and other oils. If you like the coconut flavor, then don't worry about what kind you get (I believe the extra virgin type tends to have the coconut flavor to it), but if you prefer not to have the flavor change the taste of the frosting (or whatever else you might make), then get the expellar pressed. This type shouldn't have nay coconut flavor to it. Have fun experimenting. It's really great stuff for cooking and baking, and has so many health benefits!

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DoulaClara Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: where the street has no name Posts: 17,002	Frosting with Coconut Oil? Would it be gross to sub CO for butter in frosting? Or even part of it? (Like, a typical confectioner sugar/butter/milk type of thing) __________________ "As long as I learn I will make mistakes..." ~Beastie Boys

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mellifera Rose Trellis Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,590	Re: Frosting with Coconut Oil? I've subbed coconut oil for butter in a carrot cake icing--I thought that it worked well, but my dh didn't care for it. The coconut flavor was pretty pronounced. It seems it would be good on a chocolate cake, with dried coconut flakes on top.

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StumblinMama Deactivated Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. Ps 13:12 NLT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Where the magnolias are blooming Posts: 14,483	Re: Frosting with Coconut Oil? I used coconut instead of half the butter in biscuits a couple weeks back. I know that's totally different, but they were very yummy. Pretty gross, but I seem to remember a frosting recipe that used crisco If crisco can be used in frosting, that certainly coconut oil can

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Lady TS Rose Garden Wish I was there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW OH Posts: 10,614	Re: Frosting with Coconut Oil? Crisco is in the classic cake frosting. Probably because it's flavorless and takes on other flavors well. My take is that if you like coconut, it will make delicious frosting. If not, not so much then. I don't think dh would particularly care for it(but then, I am kinda using coconut in a lot of stuff lately ). Let me know how it goes. I've been pondering using CO for frosting as a dairy-free alternative. __________________ Tanya InTJ Wife to Randy Mom to: Brownie-18, RockSalt-16, LuLu-going on 14 and Avery, with the Lord September 2010 In essentials, Unity In non-essentials, Liberty In all things, Charity My Blogs: Living Healthy in the Modern World and Wordy Musings

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BearyBlessed Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 'Neath the willow tree Posts: 6,636	Re: Frosting with Coconut Oil? What timing! I was just coming to post about this! Punkin is dairy free, so I tried using coconut oil in some chocolate frosting over the weekend. Oh my goodness! It was so yummy! It tasted quite like a Mounds bar. DH loved it too. But, we both like coconut. It definitely would not work if you don't like the coconut flavor. __________________ ~BearyBlessed~ ~ISFP/Type 2~ Wife to my best friend since December 2000 Mama to my boys Aji ~ My long awaited blessing ~ May 2007 Living with T1D since May 2012 YoYo ~ My HBAC miracle ~ November 2009

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Maggie Deactivated love Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 23,071	Re: Frosting with Coconut Oil? I know the unrefined coconut oil has a strong coconut flavor, but I didn't think the refined stuff did. Maybe that's just b/c I like strong coconut flavor, though. If you don't like the thought of coconutty frosting, try palm oil instead. That should work well.

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06-24-2010, 08:14 AM	#11
liz08 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Frosting with Coconut Oil? You can definitely substitute the butter for coconut oil. Coconut oil can be used as a replacement in cooking for both butter and other oils. If you like the coconut flavor, then don't worry about what kind you get (I believe the extra virgin type tends to have the coconut flavor to it), but if you prefer not to have the flavor change the taste of the frosting (or whatever else you might make), then get the expellar pressed. This type shouldn't have nay coconut flavor to it. Have fun experimenting. It's really great stuff for cooking and baking, and has so many health benefits!

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