Recipes Desserts Frostings and Icings Coconut Pecan Frosting 5.0 (98) 90 Reviews 12 Photos This coconut and pecan frosting is great on many cakes, not the least of which is German chocolate cake. Submitted by AUNT B Updated on August 22, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 12 12 12 12 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 20 Yield: 2 1/2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup white sugar 3 large egg yolks ½ cup unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups flaked coconut 1 cup chopped pecans Directions Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Cook’s Note Let the frosting stand, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes before frosting a cake. I Made It Print 159 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 160 Calories 11g Fat 15g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 20 Calories 160 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 16mg 5% Sodium 62mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Protein 2g 3% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 39mg 3% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 82mg 2% * 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.