The Best German Chocolate Cake Frosting
Yield
2 1/2 cups
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Additional Time
5 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
You say German Chocolate Cake Frosting, I say Coconut Pecan Frosting, but we all say we can't do without this delicious homemade frosting chock full of caramel flavor and the fabulous texture of coconut and nuts. So good!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter (We use Salted Sweet Cream Butter)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1 cup Evaporated Milk
- 3 Egg Yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 cups Shredded Coconut
- 1 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Add the butter and brown sugar to a medium saucepan.
- Pour in the Evaporated Milk and the egg yolks.
- Turn on the heat to low.
- Stir the mixture continuously until the butter is fully melted, the brown sugar has completely dissolved and the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Increase the heat to medium-low and bring the mixture to a low boil. When the bubbles begin to cover the surface of the caramel mixture stop stirring and set a timer for 5 minutes. Allow the mixture to cook without stirring.
- Turn off the heat, add the Vanilla, and stir until mixed.
- Add the shredded coconut and mix.
- Add the chopped pecans and mix.
- Allow the frosting to cool completely before you use it to top your dessert.
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