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!
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 355kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- ¾ cup salted butter
- 5 large egg yolks, room temperature, beaten
- 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 ½ 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.
- 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.
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