Frosting for German Chocolate Cake

This is a yummy frosting to top a German chocolate cake with. It is a traditional recipe with coconut and walnuts.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup half-and-half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the half and half, butter, sugar, yolks and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut and walnuts. Cool to room temperature before frosting cake.