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.
Recipe by Itsy Bitsy Foodies at http://itsybitsyfoodies.com/coconut-pecan-frosting/