Coconut Pecan Frosting II Recipe
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Coconut Pecan Frosting II

By: AUNT B 
"This frosting is great on many cakes, not the least of which is German Chocolate Cake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 280 | Total Fat: 19.5g | Cholesterol: 78mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2007 by Christine   view full review
This is a good recipe. I have made this frosting in a bakery (7 1/2 gallons!) and this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2006 by MSBETTYE   view full review
This Frosting is great. I have used this frosting for about 3 years now on my German Chocolate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2005 by Linda   view full review
This is an excellent recipe. You might want to edit to say cook 10 minutes as it only says...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2007 by Indiana Peggy   view full review
This is what the canned frosting from the store is trying to taste like--but failing. After...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by Meg   view full review
This is a really great recipe but I found that it was better when you double the amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2007 by LASHAY77   view full review
This is a wonderful recipe! I can just eat spoonfuls by itself. It was a big hit with us. You...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2008 by SDROSIE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful recipe, I didn't have pecans, but substituted walnuts, worked great! I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2003 by MARCHELL1   view full review
Didn't thicken up as much as I expected. Maybe I'll try cooking longer next time. I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by DHEESCH Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Quick, easy and great tasting.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2009 by annette77   view full review
Awesome frosting recipe. It's perfect!

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