German Chocolate Cake Frosting

Name: German Chocolate Cake Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup brown sugar; 0.5 cup butter; 3 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1.3333333730698 cups flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans

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

Recipe by Denise

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

12

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Ingredients

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

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

280	Calories
19g	Fat
26g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Cholesterol 78mg	26%
Sodium 107mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 162mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.