GRAMMY'S GERMAN-STYLE FROSTING

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This is a decadent, buttery, chewy, crunchy absolutely YUMMY frosting. I used to eat it by the spoonful straight out of the pan (I'm serious). It's basically the same type of frosting you would see on a German chocolate cake.My grandmother always frosted her oatmeal spice cake with it.

Provided by Torrey Moseley

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 c (3 sticks) butter
1/2 c evaporated milk (pet milk) do not confuse it with sweetened condensed milk
1 c dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar with 2 tbs molasses added)
1 1/2 to 2 c coconut, shredded
1 1/2 to 2 c chopped pecans (or walnuts)

Steps:

  • 1. Spread half the coconut on a cookie sheet and bake in 400 degree oven until golden brown (only takes a few minutes).
  • 2. Combine milk, brown sugar and butter in heavy pan.
  • 3. Bring to good, rolling boil then remove from heat.
  • 4. Stir in toasted and raw coconut and chopped nuts. Spread on cake while frosting is still warm (otherwise it sets up to the point you can't spread it).

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