German Chocolate Cake Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
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Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- 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.
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Let cool to room temperature before spreading on cake.
- Use to frost a German chocolate cake. Serve and enjoy!
Source
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