Coconut Frosting for Layer Cakes and Sheet Cakes
Coconut frosting can be light and creamy or firm enough to support stacked layers, depending on how you mix it. A steady balance of butter, coconut, sugar, and salt gives both layer cakes and sheet cakes a clean finish with clear flavor.
Essential Concepts
Butter for structure
Coconut milk or extract for flavor
Firmer for layers, softer for sheet cakes
Salt keeps it from tasting flat
Toast coconut for texture
Chill if it softens