German Chocolate Cake Frosting

Description

Coconut Pecan Frosting for German Chocolate Cake.

Ingredients

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• ½ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut

Instructions

1. Combine evaporated milk
2. brown sugar
3. butter
4. egg yolks
5. and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook
6. stirring constantly
7. at a low boil until mixture turns a light caramel color and thickens
8. about 10 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Let cool to room temperature before spreading on cake.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 12