Old Fashioned German Chocolate Cake Icing
Old-fashioned German Chocolate Cake Icing is a rich and creamy topping made with coconut, pecans, and evaporated milk. This classic frosting brings a delightful sweetness and nutty texture to any German chocolate cake, offering a nostalgic taste that’s perfect for special occasions and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Evaporated milk
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 ⅓ cups Flaked coconut
- 3 Egg yolks
- ½ cup Butter
Instructions
- Mix evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla in a saucepan and place over medium heat.
- Stir continuously while cooking at a gentle boil until the mixture thickens and reaches a light caramel hue, approximately 10 minutes.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and mix in the coconut and pecans.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before using it to frost the cake.