Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe
Servings 2 cups
This Coconut Pecan Frosting is a rich and decadent stovetop frosting made with eggs, pecans, butter, sugar, coconut, and evaporated milk used on German Chocolate Cake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup evaporated milk 240mL
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 3 large egg yolks slightly beaten
- ½ cup unsalted butter 113g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups shredded coconut 115g, see notes
- 1 cup pecan chips 130g, see notes
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 large egg yolks, ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add 1½ cups shredded coconut and 1 cup pecan chips to the mixture and beat with a hand mixer until cool and of spreading consistency.
- Makes about 2½ cups or enough to cover the tops of three layers.
Notes
- Up to 1/2 cup of additional coconut can be added to the mixture for a thicker frosting.
- It's best to use finely chopped pecan pieces. You can buy them or process them in a nut chopper.
Nutrition
Calories: 1421kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 101g | Saturated Fat: 50g | Cholesterol: 364mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 115g | Vitamin A: 1745IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 2.9mg
Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/coconut-pecan-frosting/