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german chocolate frosting

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Char Kramer
@CharsKitchen
Sacramento, CA

This recipe is delicious! My Dad's favorite cake is *German Chocolate Cake* so this is a must in my recipe box!

(1 rating)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For german chocolate frosting

  • 1 can
    carnation evaporated milk
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 3
    egg yolks ( slightly beaten )
  • 1/2 c
    real butter
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1 c
    shredded coconut ( lightly pre-toasted in the oven )

How To Make german chocolate frosting

  • 1
    On a cookie sheet, spread out coconut to a thin layer. Place in pre-heated oven @ 350* for 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside...
  • 2
    In a medium saucepan add milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a slow boil. Continue cooking while stirring for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add pecans and coconut and stir. Let mixture cool and fill or frost your chocolate cake. Voila`~ delicious!
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