This Coconut Pecan Frosting is a rich and decadent stovetop frosting made with eggs, pecans, butter, sugar, coconut, and evaporated milk used on German Chocolate Cake.
Coconut Pecan Frosting
This Coconut Pecan Frosting is the perfect topping for my all-time favorite German Chocolate Cake Recipe.
And if you already love this classic dessert, Homemade German Chocolate Cake Frosting will make you love it even more!
Also known as Coconut Pecan Frosting, this creamy cake topping can be made right on your stovetop.
When you see how easy it is to make, you’ll definitely want to swap it out for the canned stuff!
How To Make Coconut Pecan Frosting:
This Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe is made with evaporated milk, egg yolks, vanilla, chopped pecans, sugar, butter, and shredded coconut.
To make the frosting, begin by simply heating the milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
Remove the mixture from heat and add in the coconut and pecans. Use a hand mixer to beat the frosting until cool and of spreading consistency.
Use as a topping on German Chocolate Cake or another dessert as desired.
Coconut Pecan Frosting Is Absolutely Delicious!
Coconut Pecan Frosting is so delicious on so many levels. The texture is thick, sticky, and the mix-ins add a bit of craveable crunch.
And don’t get me started on the flavors — mellow vanilla, nutty pecans, and sweet coconut are so delicious together.
This frosting even has a caramel-y taste that fans of the stuff will really love!
Needless to say, this German Chocolate Cake Frosting Recipe and a moist chocolate cake is one heck of a pairing!
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it takes a simple homemade cake up a notch.
After all, no one needs to know that this decadent topping is actually easy to make!
If you can’t get enough chocolate-coconut-pecan-caramel flavor, there are a few other recipes you have to try!
Whip up a German Chocolate Cake for parties, and a batch of German Chocolate Cocktails for girl’s night!
But when it comes to birthdays, holidays, or dinner parties, a layered German Chocolate Cake really … well, takes the cake!
Looking for a dessert that’s sure to impress?
Make a German chocolate cake with this Caramel Pecan Frosting Recipe, and everyone will be begging for a slice!
More Delicious Frosting Recipes!
- Peanut Butter Frosting
- Chocolate Frosting
- Nutella Frosting
- Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- Salted Caramel Frosting
Coconut Pecan Frosting
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Coconut Pecan Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecan pieces
- 1 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add the shredded coconut and chopped pecans to the mixture and beat with a hand mixer until cool and of spreading consistency.
- Makes about 2 1/2 cups or enough to cover tops of three layers.
Christie Eddins says
Can this frosting be made ahead of time? If so then should it be stored in the fridge?
When ready to use, should you warm it again?
I’m looking to put it on a German chocolate Bundt cake
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Christie, I’m honestly not sure as I always use it right away.
Sheila Iverson says
Mine stayed kind of runny even after it cooled. I don’t know what I did wrong. Eating the cake later today, so I’ll see if it affected the cake.
Rebecca Hubbell says
You should cook it until it thickens, about 12 to 15 minutes, did you cook it for that long?
Sheila Iverson says
Hi Rebecca! Thanks so much for responding. I did set the timer and cook for 12 minutes, but maybe it wasn’t long enough. I will try again for longer next time. Everyone at the birthday party yesterday raved about it. We had people coming from other departments to eat the cake. It is rich, but oh, so wonderful. I will definitely be making this one again. Just exquisite!
Katia Castillo says
Question is this recipe for sweetened or unsweetened coconut?
Rebecca Hubbell says
I use Baker’s sweetened coconut. But you can use unsweetened if you prefer.
Nicole says
This was by far the most amazing recipe; cake and frosting! I can’t thank you enough! German chocolate is my husbands favorite and he requested this for his birthday for here on out. I was sure to write everything to a T for the future!
Nicole says
Also, I would like to add. You may wanna double the recipe. I found myself “taste testing” almost half of it waiting for it to cool, LOL. It’s so delicious!
Rebecca Hubbell says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Nicole! It is definitely one of those frosting recipes you want to put on everything!
Patsy says
Not pleased with the turnout. It was not glossy. It spread nice but that’s the only good thing about it.
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Patsy, was that glossiness your only issue? Did it taste fine?