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German Chocolate Cake Frosting Recipe

This is a rich and creamy frosting perfect for German Chocolate Cake.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 units Egg Yolks beaten
  • ½ cup Butter cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ⅓ cup Sweetened Flaked Coconut
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans

Instructions 

  1. In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 12 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature before spreading on cake.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

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