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COCONUT PECAN FROSTING 4 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I find the German Chocolate cake mixes very good. BUT the canned frosting just isn't the same as the real thing. Here is my Mom's recipe for the real stuff.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c evaporated milk
1 c sugar
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
1/2 c butter (no substitutes)
small pinch of salt (to cut sweetness)
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/3 c angel flake coconut
1 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan mix milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, salt, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture thickens (about 12 minutes). Remove from heat. Add coconut and pecans. Beat until cool and of spreading consistency. Makes enough to fill and frost one cake.

COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING



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Use this frosting on our Chocolate Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough for one 9-inch 3-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large egg yolks
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and brought to room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 2/3 cups (7 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine egg yolks, evaporated milk, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Add butter, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick, about 10 minutes. Pour through a fine sieve into a bowl.
  • Stir in vanilla, salt, coconut, and pecans. Let cool completely. Frosting can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before using.

COCONUT PECAN FROSTING



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Make and share this Coconut Pecan Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
7 ounces flaked coconut, about 2 2/3 cups
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks and vanilla in a large saucepan. Cook and stir on medium heat about 12 minutes or until thickened and golden brown.
  • Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.
  • Cool to room temperature and of spreading consistency.

COCONUT-PECAN FILLING AND FROSTING



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This is, of course, the best reason to eat German chocolate cake. A sweet, caramely mix of coconut and pecans that can make you forget there's a whole dessert underneath it.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Frosting & Icing

Time 20m

Yield 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 egg yolks
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
2-2/3 cups (about 1/2 of 14-oz. pkg.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Whisk egg yolks and milk in large saucepan until blended.
  • Add sugar and butter; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat 12 min. or until thickened and golden brown. Remove from heat.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cool to desired spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

COCONUT PECAN FROSTING I



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Traditional frosting and filling for German Chocolate cake.

Provided by Marsha

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks
½ cup butter
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, cook the condensed milk, egg yolks, and butter 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Remove from heat, and stir in the coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
  • Allow to cool for 15 minutes before spreading on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 82.7 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 121.4 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

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