Coconut Pecan Frosting II

This frosting is great on many cakes, not the least of which is German Chocolate Cake.

Original recipe makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    15 mins

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.

Nutrition

Calories: 280 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Cholesterol: 78 mg
Fat: 19.5 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Protein: 3.3 g
Sodium: 105 mg