Coconut Pecan Frosting

Name: Coconut Pecan Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup evaporated milk or heavy whipping cream; 1 cup sugar; 3 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1/2 cup butter; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes; 1 cup chopped pecans

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Try this simple, scrumptious coconut pecan frosting recipe the next time you crave a cake with extra personality.

Ingredients

1 cup evaporated milk or heavy whipping cream
1 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla until smooth. Cook until thickened, 10-12 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cover; let cool at room temperature until spreadable, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 173 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

This sweet and textured frosting pairs well with a number of cakes, including German chocolate cake. It has minimal, pantry-ready ingredients and unlike most frostings, it's cooked. —Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, Kansas

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