Coconut Pecan Frosting I

Traditional frosting and filling for German Chocolate cake.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a heavy 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, cook the condensed milk, egg yolks, and butter 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Remove from heat, and stir in the coconut, pecans, and vanilla.

Step 2

Allow to cool for 15 minutes before spreading on cake.