German Chocolate Cake Frosting
Whether you’re topping a traditional chocolate cake or using it for other treats, this homemade German chocolate frosting is simple to make and transforms any dessert into a decadent delight. Made from scratch with real ingredients, this frosting will become a staple in your recipe collection.
Servings: 8
Calories: 562kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz. can) evaporated milk
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 2/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 1/2 cups pecans toasted and chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 (12 oz. can) evaporated milk, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 4 egg yolks and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted.
- Continue cooking for about 12 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture becomes thick and golden. Remove from heat.
- Place the 2 2/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut and 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped in a large bowl. Pour the mixture over and stir to fully combine. Cool to room temperature before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg