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German chocolate frosting in a pot.
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German Chocolate Frosting

This rich, nutty German Chocolate Cake Frosting is loaded with caramel notes and a balanced sweetness that has so many uses it deserves it's own post! Use it to top german chocolate cake, brownies, fudge, cheesecake, or chocolate cookies to create a decadent dessert with amazing texture and flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Frostings
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup salted butter
  • 5 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Heat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
    3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, 12 ounces evaporated milk, 3/4 cup salted butter, 5 large egg yolks
  • Remove from the heat and add coconut, pecans, and vanilla. The frosting will continue to thicken as it cools. Cool for at least 30 minutes until thick enough to spread before assembling the cake.
    3 cups shredded sweetened coconut, 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg

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