German Chocolate Frosting
User Reviews
4.8
135 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
355 kcal
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Cuisine
American
German Chocolate Frosting
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This rich, nutty German Chocolate Cake Frosting is loaded with caramel notes and a balanced sweetness that has so many uses it deserves it's own post! Use it to top german chocolate cake, brownies, fudge, cheesecake, or chocolate cookies to create a decadent dessert with amazing texture and flavor!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 5 large egg yolks room temperature
- 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add coconut, pecans, and vanilla. The frosting will continue to thicken as it cools. Cool for at least 30 minutes until thick enough to spread before assembling the cake.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
187mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
399IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
135 reviews
Excellent
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