German Chocolate Cake Icing
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent and classic German Chocolate Cake Icing, a rich and creamy topping that elevates any dessert. Crafted with luscious butter, golden sugar, and silky evaporated milk, this icing gets its signature flavor from toasted coconut flakes and crunchy pecans folded into a velvety egg yolk custard. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a simple stovetop cooking technique, this recipe delivers a luxurious homemade frosting perfect for spreading over a freshly baked cake. Its sweet, nutty profile pairs beautifully with the moist chocolate layers of a traditional German Chocolate Cake, but it’s equally delightful for topping brownies, cupcakes, or simply enjoying by the spoonful. Perfect for celebrations or anytime you crave a special treat, this icing is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1.5 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, evaporated milk, and egg yolks. Whisk together until smooth.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly with a heatproof whisk or spatula. Heat the mixture until it thickens, about 10-12 minutes. The mixture should be bubbling gently and coat the back of a spoon.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the shredded coconut and chopped pecans to the mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
Allow the icing to cool completely before spreading over your German Chocolate Cake. As it cools, it will thicken further and become easier to spread.
Store any leftover icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow it to come to room temperature before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 298.0 g | 382% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.1 g | 630% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 996 mg | 332% | |
| Sodium | 830 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 474.5 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.8 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 1001 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1955 mg | 42% | |
*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.
