Coconut Pecan Icing
Indulge in the rich, buttery decadence of Coconut Pecan Icing—a luscious topping that’s the perfect match for your favorite German chocolate cakes, brownies, and more. Made with a dreamy combination of granulated and brown sugars, creamy evaporated milk, and golden egg yolks, this recipe delivers a perfectly smooth and velvety texture. Sweetened shredded coconut and crunchy chopped pecans add irresistible texture and flavor, while a hint of vanilla ties it all together. Ready in under 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing icing is cooked on the stovetop to create a thick, caramel-like consistency that spreads beautifully over desserts. Whether you're hosting a celebration or satisfying your sweet tooth, this versatile icing is a must-have addition to your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Evaporated milk
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, unsalted butter, evaporated milk, and egg yolks.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
Cook the mixture for about 10-12 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens and reaches a creamy consistency. Do not let it boil vigorously.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
Allow the icing to cool to room temperature before using. It will thicken further as it cools.
Spread the icing over cakes, brownies, or other desserts as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.7 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.8 g | 359% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 688 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 656 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 460.9 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 419.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.4 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 1030 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1750 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
