Coconut Pecan Frosting

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 10 min

Servings: 20

Yield: 20 servings

Description

This thick, sweet, and nutty coconut and pecan frosting is ideal for German chocolate cake, but it's also delicious on many other types of cakes.

• 1 cup evaporated milk

• 1 cup white sugar

• 3 large egg yolks

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

• 1 cup chopped pecans

1 Gather the ingredients.

2 Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

3 Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.