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Coconut Pecan Frosting

Coconut pecan frosting is a rich, homemade frosting that's perfect for German chocolate cakes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Add the egg yolks, milk, and brown sugar to a large saucepan. Whisk until combined.
  2. Add butter.
  3. Heat saucepan over low heat.
  4. Cook for 10 minutes, whisking regularly, until mixture has thickened.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Whisk in vanilla extract.
  7. Add coconut and pecans, and stir in.
  8. Let topping cool for 15 minutes.
  9. 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

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

% 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.