How to Make an Easy Homemade Pecan Coconut Frosting

This is the traditional German Chocolate frosting. This frosting is great on any flavor cake. It is easy to make right on the stove and is super sweet and thick.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon corn starch
• 1 3/4 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) package flaked coconut
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans

1. Place coconut and pecans on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Mix with a spoon after 7 minutes to prevent burning.

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   Combine milk, 1 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 4 egg yolks, corn starch and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla in large saucepan.

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   Cook and stir on medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until thick and golden brown. Remove from heat.

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   Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature, and spreading consistency.

Tips & Warnings

• Allow to cool completely before frosting cake.
• Be creative and try different nuts.
• Always toast nuts and coconut to maximize flavor.

[psychonurse]

on 7/24/2008 Sounds great! I think I'll try it on a coconut cake, too. Thanks!

[TeryLynne]

on 7/23/2008 Love this. Will print out! 5*****