Coconut Pecan Frosting

White mixing spoon full of Caramel Pecan Frosting above a bowl of more frosting.

4.77 from 13 votes

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.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time12 mins

Total Time32 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 1421kcal

Author: Rebecca Hubbell

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.

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