German Chocolate Icing
Elevate your desserts with this luscious, homemade German Chocolate Icing—a rich and indulgent topping that's the perfect complement to cakes, cupcakes, or even brownies. Made with a dreamy blend of evaporated milk, both granulated and brown sugars, and creamy butter, this icing boasts a caramel-like consistency that’s as decadent as it is satisfying. Its signature texture comes from the addition of sweetened shredded coconut and crunchy chopped pecans, while a touch of vanilla extract ties it all together with warm, aromatic notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this classic recipe is easy to prepare and delivers authentic flavor with every bite. Whether you're topping a traditional German chocolate cake or experimenting with other desserts, this icing is guaranteed to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Evaporated milk
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 3 Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and unsalted butter over low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts completely.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks until thoroughly combined. Gradually add a few tablespoons of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper them.
Slowly pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
Increase the heat to medium and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and takes on a caramel-like consistency. This process will take about 10-12 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in the vanilla extract, shredded sweetened coconut, and chopped pecans. Mix until evenly distributed.
Allow the icing to cool slightly for about 10-15 minutes. It will thicken further as it cools.
Spread the icing over a cooled German chocolate cake or your desired dessert. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 186 mg | 4% | |
*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.
