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Coconut Pecan Frosting

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Coconut Pecan Frosting

This rich, gooey, caramel-like frosting is arguably the best part of a German chocolate cake.  The chewiness of the shredded coconut paired with the crunch of the pecans and the sweetness of the evaporated milk makes for a frosting and filling that can be eaten by the spoonful.  

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Coconut Pecan Frosting
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Serves: 3 cups
 
This rich, gooey, caramel-like frosting is the star of a German chocolate cake.
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1⅓ cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
  1. Combine the evaporated milk, brown sugar and butter chunks in a medium pan over medium heat.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring it occasionally.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the coconut and pecans.
  4. Let the frosting cool and then use it to generously fill and ice German chocolate cake or cupcakes.

German Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Pecan Frosting

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Cupcakes: Luscious bakeshop favorites from your home kitchen

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5 Responses to “Coconut Pecan Frosting”

  1. This frosting looks amazing. I love German Chocolate cake, well mainly it’s the frosting that I love so much. 😉

  2. trisha says:

    i followes the coconut pecan frosting exactly like written mine was runny ruined my cake.

  3. CocoPalmTree says:

    I tried this, worked out for me. It was absolutely divine. Thank you so much for sharing. 😉

  4. NicoleWehrer3 says:

    Will this thicken upon cooling? Currently a little nervous at how runny this is!!

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