Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe
Servings 2 cups
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.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 1421kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 101g | Saturated Fat: 50g | Cholesterol: 364mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 115g | Vitamin A: 1745IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 2.9mg
Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/coconut-pecan-frosting/