German Topping for German Chocolate Cake
Elevate your German Chocolate Cake with this authentic and irresistible German Topping, a luscious blend of creamy caramel, sweetened shredded coconut, and nutty pecans. Made with rich evaporated milk, a mix of granulated and brown sugar, and velvety egg yolks, this homemade topping delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and texture in every bite. Ready in just 12 minutes, it thickens to a decadent spread as it cools, making it the ultimate finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts. Ideal for coconut and pecan lovers, this easy recipe is a must-try for creating a truly impressive, bakery-quality dessert at home!
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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 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups Sweetened shredded coconut
- 1.5 cups Chopped pecans
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and egg yolks over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Cook the mixture for 10-12 minutes, or until it thickens and turns into a creamy caramel-like consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans until well combined.
Allow the topping to cool completely at room temperature. As it cools, it will thicken further, creating the perfect texture for spreading.
Spread the cooled topping evenly over your fully baked and cooled German chocolate cake layers or surface.
Store any leftover topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.0 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.1 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 779 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 853 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 517.3 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 452.0 g | ||
| Protein | 53.0 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 1096 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2112 mg | 45% | |
*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.
