What is coconut icing?
coconut icing is a type of cream topping popular in decorating cakes, cupcakes and other confectionery. Usually snowy white and lowered pieces of shredded or flake coconut, this icing is usually quite rich in taste and often very sweet. Coconut icing can lend any type of noon projects a hint of tropical taste and luxurious taste, but due to allergies and personal preferences may not always encounter universal approval.
There are hundreds of recipes for coconut icing, each with an emphasis on various ingredients. For a very basic version, combine 16 ounces (450 grams) powder or confectionery sugar with four ounces (115 grams) of softened butter. If combined, add the milk with a spoon until the mixture reaches a similar consistency. You can also add vanilla or coconut aroma, before throwing in eight ounces (230 grams) of sweetened flake coconut or fresh shredded coconut.
More coconut recipes are morexotic, adding coconutsUti adding aroma rum, pineapple juice or strengthening coconut taste by adding coconut cream. For a really rich version, add about 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese and replace milk with heavy cream. This very strong recipe can be whipped into a fluffy consistency and spread quite easily.
Although traditionally, coconut icing is a confectionery similar to the cloud that is left white, can also be colored for a retro or cheesy look. In the sixties, coconut cakes were often colored pink or green for pop fantastic color. Parties with the theme of Tiki or other retro events can be a big chance of outbreak of food color and offer guests an almost shocking matte delicacy.
Other use for coconut icing is found in the German chocolate cake. In this variation, coconut is melted by butter, sugar, eggs, corn starch and pecan. The resulting mixtureIt cooks for several minunes and changes the toast color of ground butter. Coconut icing for German chocolate cakes is usually a teaspoon on the top of the cake and sometimes placed between the layers, while the sides and edges are often matte chocolate.
Before you decide to treat someone with the heavenly treatment of coconut, make sure that the intended recipient of allergy or coconut aversion has. Many people who suffer from allergies to nuts also have an associated allergic reaction to coconut, while others simply do not like a creamy and walnut taste. Coconut icing creates an amazing contrast to fruit or vegetable cakes, such as pineapple cups or carrot cake, because seductive creamy texture and rich taste can nicely balance clean and clear flavors.