german chocolate cake frosting

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Recipe by
Sheila Charette
Orlando, FL

My favorite part of this cake is the frosting!!

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For german chocolate cake frosting

  • 9 oz
    evaporated milk
  • 1 c
    maple syrup
  • 4
    egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 6 oz
    butter
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 7 oz
    shredded coconut
  • 7 oz
    chopped pecans
  • 1 box
    chocolate cake mix

How To Make german chocolate cake frosting

  • 1
    In a heavy sauce pan, combine the evaporated milk, maple syrup, egg yolks, butter and vanilla.
  • 2
    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and is golden brown. About 12 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove from heat, beat with a wire whisk until cooled, and stir in coconut and chopped pecans.
  • 4
    Bake the chocolate cake according to direction.You will need two layers.
  • 5
    Spread 1 cup of the frosting over the bottom layer. Top with second layer and frost with remaining frosting.
  • 6
    Refrigerate cake for one hour before serving.

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