COCONUT PECAN FROSTING FOR GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

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I cheat by baking the cake from a box, but nobody will ever know it's not homemade when you use this recipe. I usually double this recipe for a 9" cake. My husband's very favorite.

Provided by Melissa Spangler

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup butter
1 1/3 cups coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 79.5, Sodium 104.6, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 20.3, Protein 5

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