German Chocolate Cake Frosting II Recipe
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German Chocolate Cake Frosting II

By: Carol B 
"German chocolate cake frosting that is cooked on top of the stove and put on warm cake while frosting is warm."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (302)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 frosting for 2 layer cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 egg yolk, beaten with 1 teaspoon water
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, margarine and vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and coconut. Spread on cake while still warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 265 | Total Fat: 18.4g | Cholesterol: 57mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2005 by DRIANNA   view full review
I made this recipe,but I added about a tablespoon/table spoon in a half of cornstarch mixed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by goblyn   view full review
This came out wonderfully, very rich and sweet though, so don't feel the need to really glob...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2006 by fcakes   view full review
How good is this recipe, it's easy to make and delicious. The reviewer that suggested adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2006 by mascara   view full review
This was very good! I also took other reviewers advice and added 1 Tbsp of cornstarch to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2006 by love2cook   view full review
This icing was wonderful! I made a chocolate bundt cake, and poured icing on top. It made a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2011 by Dana   view full review
This frosting was fabulous!! I did not alter any of the ingredients listed. I agree with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2007 by Jackie   view full review
Wow! I made this frosting with Dark Chocolate Cake II for my husband's birthday and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by Diana   view full review
This German Chocolate Cake Frosting II is the best I've ever tasted and my guests feel the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by MESSY   view full review
Delicious! I used two whole eggs (just tempered them with the hot milk and sugar), toasted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by AMBIE149   view full review
Even though I didn't have all the ingredients,and had to wing it, this recipe is a great basic...

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