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Coconut Pecan Nutty Frosting

Indulge in this lusciously thick, sweet and nutty frosting, perfect for German chocolate cake or elevate any cake with its irresistible coconut and pecan flavors.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
15 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
20 servings

Nutrition

calories160kcal
carbohydrates15g
fat11g
protein2g

Ingredients

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 large egg yolks
0.5 cup unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook, frequently stirring, until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

2

Remove from heat, then fold in coconut and pecans.