German Chocolate Cake Frosting

Name: German Chocolate Cake Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup brown sugar; ½ cup butter; 3 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans

20 min

Prep5 min

Cook15 min

Total20 min

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Instructions

4 steps

Gather all ingredients.

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.

Use to frost a German chocolate cake. Serve and enjoy!

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