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Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe

This is a delicious and rich frosting perfect for cakes, especially German chocolate cake.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 unit Egg Yolks beaten
  • ½ cup Butter cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ⅓ cup Sweetened Flaked Coconut
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans toasted

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: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Coconut, Frosting, Pecan
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