German Chocolate Cake Frosting 

MAKE YOUR OWN

Skip the store bought!  This frosting is so thick and sweet.  It's easily spreadable and perfect to frost a chocolate cake, cupcakes or brownies.  

HOW MUCH DOES IT MAKE?

This recipe makes enough to frost a 3 layer, 10 inch cake, sheet cake or 24 cupcakes. 

INGREDIENTS:

• Evaporated Milk • Brown Sugar • Butter • Egg Yolks • Vanilla Extract • Coconut Flakes • Chopped Pecans • Salt

HOW TO MAKE

1. In a saucepan mix together evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, vanilla and salt.

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2. Continue to stir until it thickens up.

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3. Remove from heat and stir in flaked coconut and chopped pecans.

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4. Cover the saucepan and allow to cool in the refrigerator. This is key to always getting a thick (not runny) spreadable frosting.

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5. Once cooled down, spread on chocolate cake (or cupcakes) and enjoy!