Coconut Pecan Frosting
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Coconut Pecan Frosting
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Top your homemade German Chocolate Cake with this luscious, gooey coconut pecan frosting. It's easy to prepare and elevates your cake from good to fabulous!
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Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 2/3 cups coconut flakes
- 2 cups Chopped Pecans
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, slightly beat the egg yolks and set aside.
- Combine milk, sugars, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan.
- Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a full boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. The mixture may appear a bit curdled.
- Quickly stir a small amount of the hot liquid from the saucepan into the beaten egg yolks.
- Add the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan and blend well. Return to a boil, again stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to a spreading consistency, stirring occasionally as needed. Follow instructions for frosting the cake above.
Notes
- Allow coconut pecan frosting to cool completely before spreading it on cake.
- This frosting can be made a day ahead. It can be stored at room temperature, no need to refrigerate.
- To freeze for later use, store in an airtight container or a reusable plastic freezer bag in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
15g
Calories
475kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
138mg
(6%)
Potassium
251mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
551IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 15g | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 551IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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