Coconut Pecan Frosting
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Coconut Pecan Frosting
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Coconut pecan frosting is a rich, homemade frosting that's perfect for German chocolate cakes.
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Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 ½ cups Chopped Pecans
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Instructions
- Add the egg yolks, milk, and brown sugar to a large saucepan. Whisk until combined.
- Add butter.
- Heat saucepan over low heat.
- Cook for 10 minutes, whisking regularly, until mixture has thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Whisk in vanilla extract.
- Add coconut and pecans, and stir in.
- Let topping cool for 15 minutes.
- Spread topping over cake, and let cool to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Evaporated milk: I use full-fat evaporated milk. It's important to use evaporated milk, not regular milk, as regular milk can curdle.
- Brown sugar: Feel free to substitute dark brown sugar if you prefer.
- Salted butter: I use salted butter, but you could substitute unsalted butter + 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Shredded coconut: For frosting that isn't as sweet, use unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Pecans: I use unsalted chopped pecans.
- Evaporated milk: I use full-fat evaporated milk. It's important to use evaporated milk, not regular milk, as regular milk can curdle.
- Brown sugar: Feel free to substitute dark brown sugar if you prefer.
- Salted butter: I use salted butter, but you could substitute unsalted butter + 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Shredded coconut: For frosting that isn't as sweet, use unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Pecans: I use unsalted chopped pecans.
- Yield: This recipe yields enough to frost a 9x13-inch sheet cake or the top and middle of a double layer 9-inch round cake.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
145IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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