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 @MakeItYours

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.

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