German Chocolate Cake Frosting
Elevate your desserts with this rich and indulgent German Chocolate Cake Frosting, the perfect topping for the iconic cake or any sweet treat deserving of a decadent finish. Made with creamy evaporated milk, a blend of granulated and brown sugars, velvety egg yolks, and real vanilla extract, this frosting is cooked to perfection for a luscious, custard-like texture. Its crowning glory comes from a generous mix of sweetened shredded coconut and crunchy chopped pecans, which add a delightful contrast of flavor and texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make frosting cools into a spreadable consistency, making it ideal for layers, drips, or decadent fillings. Whether you're baking for a celebration or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, this classic German Chocolate Cake Frosting is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1.5 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg yolks, and unsalted butter.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly to avoid curdling, until it thickens and starts to bubble, about 12-15 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the shredded sweetened coconut and chopped pecans to the mixture. Stir well until everything is evenly incorporated.
Allow the frosting to cool to room temperature, which will further thicken it and make it easier to spread.
Use immediately to frost your German Chocolate Cake, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 322.8 g | 414% | |
| Saturated Fat | 163.5 g | 818% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 841 mg | 280% | |
| Sodium | 577 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 813.9 g | 296% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.9 g | 207% | |
| Total Sugars | 668.6 g | ||
| Protein | 66.6 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 1156 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3068 mg | 65% | |
*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.
