German Chocolate Cake Frosting

Name: German Chocolate Cake Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup brown sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1/2 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

⏱️ Ready in 30 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 10 min 👥 12 servings 👁️ 15 views

German Chocolate Cake Frosting is an moderately easy dessert you can prepare in just 30 minutes. Made with 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup brown sugar, 3 egg yolks, ½ cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A crowd-pleaser that never disappoints.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Serves 12

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup brown sugar

3 egg yolks

1/2 cup butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup chopped pecans

1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 12

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19.2g 25%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 107mg 5%

Total Carbohydrate 25.8g 9%

Dietary Fiber 1.7g 6%

Total Sugars 23.4g

Protein 3.3g 7%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

In a large saucepan combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick.

Remove from heat and stir in pecans and coconut.

Let cool to room temperature before spreading on cake.