German Chocolate Frosting
German Chocolate Frosting is all things buttery and sweet, with the perfect amount of pecans and coconut to round out the flavor and texture!
Servings: 24
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
For the German Chocolate Frosting:
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 ¼ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 4 egg yolks, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
- 1 ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Make the Frosting
- Add the butter, milk, and sugar to a large saucepan over medium heat and allow to melt, stirring occasionlly.
- Add the egg yolks to a small bowl and ladle in about 2 tablespoons of the warm stovetop mixture. Stir, and repeat once more.
- Then, add the egg mixture to the saucepan and stir. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture has thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt, followed by the coconut, and pecans.
- Transfer to a bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill for about 2-3 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg