Frosting for German Chocolate Cake

This is a yummy frosting to top a German chocolate cake with. It is a traditional recipe with coconut and walnuts.

Original recipe makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    30 mins

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the half and half, butter, sugar, yolks and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut and walnuts. Cool to room temperature before frosting cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 234 kcal
Carbohydrates: 22.2 g
Cholesterol: 79 mg
Fat: 16 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Sodium: 82 mg

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