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Homemade German Chocolate Frosting

Author: Laura Bais
Some good way to make canned German Chocolate Frosting is to add heavy whipping cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

  • Combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, at a low boil until mixture turns a light caramel color and thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix the heavy whipping cream, add it to all mixing, and stir in coconut and pecans.
  • Let cool to room temperature before spreading on cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 643IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg
Keyword hack, pecan coconut frosting, store bought frosting