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Coconut Pecan Delight Frosting

A luscious coconut and pecan frosting that's perfect for topping German chocolate cake.

PT20M
20 min
easy
easy
12
12
280kcal
calories
26g
carbohydrates
19g
fat
2g
fiber
3g
protein
107mg
sodium
23g
sugar

Ingredients

240 ml evaporated milk
200 g brown sugar
115 g butter
3 egg yolks
5 ml vanilla extract
200 g flaked coconut
120 g chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
Step 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla. Cook and stir constantly until the mixture thickens and turns a light caramel color, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from heat and stir in the coconut and pecans. Let the frosting cool to room temperature before spreading it on the cake.
Step 4
Spread the frosting on the cake. Serve and enjoy!