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Coconut Pecan Frosting

Coconut Pecan Frosting

This coconut and pecan frosting is great on many cakes, not the least of which is German chocolate cake.

49 min

Prep Time

45 min

Cook Time

Medium

Level

4

Servings

This coconut and pecan frosting is great on many cakes, not the least of which is German chocolate cake.

Ingredients

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

Method

Gather the ingredients.
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.