Coconut Fluff Frosting

By ptemby

Coconut Fluff Wilton's Frosting

Ingredients

• 4 oz. Meringue Powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/8 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut (, lightly toasted (optional))

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1
In medium saucepan, bring syrup ingredients to a boil; lower heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Cool slightly.

Step 2
In large bowl, beat meringue powder and 1/4 cup water with electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes. With mixer running, slowly add cooled syrup to meringue mixture; continue beating on high 4 minutes. Stir in coconut extract. If desired, sprinkle iced cupcakes with toasted coconut.