German Chocolate Cake Frosting

This German chocolate frosting is made with coconut and pecans for a thick, creamy, and delicious homemade topping perfect on German chocolate cake.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, at a low boil until mixture turns a light caramel color and thickens, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Let cool to room temperature before spreading on cake.