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Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe

Coconut Pecan Frosting is the finishing touch on German chocolate cake. This decadent filling and topping features a buttery custard base with shredded coconut and chopped pecans!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chilling40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Icing
Cuisine: European
Keyword: coconut pecan frosting, coconut pecan icing
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 470kcal
Author: TipBuzz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter see note
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups or one can
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 egg yolks lightly beaten
  • 2 cups shredded coconut or coconut flakes (unsweetened or sweetened)

Instructions

Toast the Pecans

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pecans into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until fragrant and toasted, stirring once or twice.
  • Remove from the oven and cool completely for at least 15 minutes.

Make the Frosting Base

  • To a medium saucepan, add the butter, sugar, evaporated milk and vanilla. Place over medium-low heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes whisking constantly until fully dissolved.
  • Whisk in the egg yolks one-by-one. Continue cooking for up to 10 minutes more, stirring constantly until the sauce has taken on a light caramel color and custard-like consistency.
  • Remove from the heat and pour into a mixing bowl.

Finish the Frosting

  • Stir in the coconut flakes and toasted pecans.
  • Let the mixture stand until it has cooled completely and reached a spreadable consistency, about 40 minutes. Use as directed in the recipe.

Notes

  • Butter: Unsalted butter is recommended, since salted butter will introduce an unwanted salty taste to the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 30g