German Chocolate Frosting
User Reviews
4.8
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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
Description
The German Chocolate Frosting is prepared by cooking a mixture of granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks over medium heat. Constant stirring thickens the mixture into a luscious golden sauce. Once removed from heat, shredded sweetened coconut and chopped pecans are stirred in, adding chewy texture and nutty flavor. Vanilla extract highlights the ingredients and rounds out the richness.
This frosting thickens further as it cools, becoming spreadable and ideal for topping cakes, especially traditional German chocolate cake. It is a creamy, sweet, and slightly textured frosting that complements chocolate flavor well. Cooling it sufficiently before spreading ensures it holds shape on cakes or cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150g
- 3/4 cup brown sugar 150 grams
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup butter salted
- 5 large egg room temperature, yolk
- 3 cups coconut shredded, sweetened
- 1 1/2 cups pecans chopped
- 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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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