Frosting for German Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Frosting for German Chocolate Cake

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"This is a yummy frosting to top a German chocolate cake with. It is a traditional recipe with coconut and walnuts."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the half and half, butter, sugar, yolks and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut and walnuts. Cool to room temperature before frosting cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 234 | Total Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 79mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2004 by BELFLOREK   view full review
My boyfriend started eating this frosting with a spoon it was SO good. One word of advice,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
OH man..I could eat this frosting till I couldn't see straight anymore. I love german...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by TENSMOM   view full review
I have been looking for a good GC frosting -- this was it! I must admit, though, I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2004 by TXMUSTANG   view full review
Frosting was great! Tasted great on the german chocolate cake recipe. I changed one thing, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by KARENH   view full review
I thought this recipe was fantastic! I added 1 tsp. of vanilla and substituted pecans for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2005 by HANNAH22   view full review
Very tasty!! This frosting is not sickeningly sugary like some frostings, and I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2004 by SaraLee   view full review
This frosting was a bit loose, but the taste was wonderful and I would use it again. Next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2006 by Jeanne A.   view full review
This was a yummy frosting that topped our cake nicely, but it was lacking that extra something...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2004 by ALSCHOEMAN   view full review
Amazing frosting and very simple.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2004 by mpskds Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
perfect for my german chocolate cake! loved it

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