5 from 102 votes
Coconut Pecan Frosting
Coconut Pecan Frosting is a cooked, rich topping made by combining egg yolks, evaporated milk, sugar, and butter cooked to a golden, thickened consistency, then stirred with sweetened coconut flakes and chopped pecans. This frosting offers a creamy, nutty texture with sweet coconut flavor, perfect for spreading on cakes or cupcakes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 egg large yolks
- 1 oz evaporated milk can
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract pure
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 1/2 cups pecans chopped
Instructions
- Beat egg yolks, milk and vanilla in large saucepan with whisk until well blended. Add sugar and butter; cook on medium heat 12 min. or until thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Add coconut and nuts; mix well.
- Cool to desired consistency prior to frosting.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Potassium
89mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
337IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.