Easy Coconut Pecan Frosting

This sweet frosting with flaked coconut and chopped pecans is the traditional filling and frosting for German chocolate cake.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 0.5 cup butter
• 1.3333300352097 cups flaked coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Allow to cool for 15 minutes before spreading on cake.

Step 2

Place condensed milk, egg yolks, and butter in a heavy 2-quart saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla.