German chocolate cake is really all about that gooey, coconut-and-pecan-filled frosting.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: coconut, frosting, German chocolate, icing
Ingredients
4egg yolks
12ouncesevaporated milk
3teaspoonsvanilla
1 1/2cupssugar
3/4cupbutter
7ouncescoconut
1 1/2cupschopped pecans
Instructions
Whisk together the egg yolks, milk and vanilla in a large saucepan. Add the sugar and butter and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and becomes golden brown (this will take a little while), stirring regularly.
Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the coconut and nuts. Let the mixture cool until it’s thick enough to spread on a cake or cupcakes.