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Spatula spreading Coconut Pecan Frosting for German Chocolate Cake.
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Coconut Pecan Frosting

Top your homemade German Chocolate Cake with this luscious, gooey coconut pecan frosting. It's easy to prepare and elevates your cake from good to fabulous!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Cooling time15 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: Coconut Pecan Frosting, German Chocolate Cake Frosting
Servings: 15
Calories: 475kcal
Author: Elise Donovan

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
  • 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 2/3 cups coconut flakes
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, slightly beat the egg yolks and set aside.
    Egg yolks whisked in a bowl to make Coconut Pecan Frosting.
  • Combine milk, sugars, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan.
    Pot of butter, sugar and milk to make Coconut Pecan Frosting.
  • Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a full boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. The mixture may appear a bit curdled.
    Pot of boiled mixture for Coconut Pecan Frosting with bowls of coconut and pecans on the side.
  • Quickly stir a small amount of the hot liquid from the saucepan into the beaten egg yolks.
    Hot mixture added to yolks to make Coconut Pecan Frosting.
  • Add the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan and blend well. Return to a boil, again stirring constantly.
    Yolks added to mixture in pot for Coconut Pecan Frosting. Pecans and coconut on the side.
  • Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to a spreading consistency, stirring occasionally as needed. Follow instructions for frosting the cake above.
    Wooden spoon of Coconut Pecan Frosting.

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Notes

  • Allow coconut pecan frosting to cool completely before spreading it on cake. 
  • This frosting can be made a day ahead. It can be stored at room temperature, no need to refrigerate.
  • To freeze for later use, store in an airtight container or a reusable plastic freezer bag in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 15g | Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 551IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg