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Coconut Pecan Frosting I

SUBMITTED BY: Marsha  PHOTO BY: fareeda 

"Traditional frosting and filling for German Chocolate cake."
Coconut Pecan Frosting I Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 50 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  35 Min
Original recipe yield 1 cake's filling and frosting

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a heavy 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, cook the condensed milk, egg yolks, and butter 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Remove from heat, and stir in the coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
  2. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before spreading on cake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 7, 2008 by WeirdAuntMartha 
YUM! But really, how can you go wrong with coconut and pecans! As another reviewer stated,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 16, 2005 by EATSCAKE 
Be patient and you will be richly rewarded! I cooked the first three ingredients until bubbly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2009 by Mom*Of*Two*Angels 
By far THE best German chocolate cake topping I have ever tried. This is a keeper. SIDE NOTE:... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2008 by Snacky Liz 
Really good - I followed someone else's advice and tempered by egg yolks, so I didn't have any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 11, 2008 by Kim Callis 
Delicious, quick & easy! I used fat-free sweetened condensed milk and it turned out great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2006 by Todzwif 
AWESOME!! A LITTLE BUTTERYIER THAN I'D LIKE, BUT STILL EXCELLENT! I TOASTED MY PECANS AND... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 10, 2003 by SCABOLINA 
Yumm! This recipe was very, very good! I almost did not try because of previous review, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 17, 2003 by Momildoit 
This is fast and yummy! Much better than the canned frosting. I've added this to my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by AMORAMOR 
This is a great recipe! Only takes a few minutes, and it is not too sweet. Excellent on a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2006 by Pablo's Hottie 
not too good, I am used to tasting coconut, but all you can taste is the condensed milk. I'll... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Coconut Pecan Frosting I

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 296

  • Total Fat: 21.6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
  • Sodium: 142mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
  • Protein: 4.5g

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