German Chocolate Cake Frosting

This German chocolate frosting is a classic coconut pecan topping for German chocolate cake.


Recipes · Desserts · Frostings and Icings · Chocolate


Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 12
Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup evaporated milk

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup butter

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut

  • 1 cup chopped pecans


Directions

  1. Combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, at a low boil until mixture turns a light caramel color and thickens, about 10 minutes.

  2. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Let cool to room temperature before spreading on cake.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
280 Calories
19g Fat
26g Carbs
3g Protein


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