Didn't thicken up as much as I expected. Maybe I'll try cooking longer next time. I will make it again. I don't have any kids at home, but I'm sure my grandson will like it. Marsh

I didn't read the recipe correctly and added 1 CAN of evap. milk instead of 1 CUP. Well, when I realized my mistake, I hastily added more of all the other ingredients. It still was not as thick as it should have been, but the flavor was great.

This is an excellent recipe. You might want to edit to say cook 10 minutes as it only says cook until thickened. I brought it to a boil on slightly over medium heat then cooked for 10 minutes stirring often. Added the coconut and nuts and it thickened perfectly. If it didn't thicken for others, they must not have cooked long enough. Linda

I used the whole can of milk, kept rest of ingredients the same and cooked for 10 minutes, very tasty!!

This Frosting is great. I have used this frosting for about 3 years now on my German Chocolate Cakes and it always turn out great. Here's what I do for the perfect frosting. First of all I use it on a 2 layer 9 inches round cake so I have to double the recipe because as it is written, it is not enough frosting for a 2 layer 9 inch cake. I beat together the milk and egg yolks in medium saucepan, and then I stir in the sugar and butter. I stir with my whisk until the butter has melted, and then I put on my timer for 20 minutes. I continue to cook and stir my frosting over medium heat. When the 20 minute timer goes off, I remove it from the heat and then I add my vanilla, coconuts and pecans. Then I let the mixture rest for about 15 to 20 minutes before I try to spread it on my cake. You will notice that when you take the frosting off the heat it will be a little runny but after you add the coconuts and pecans and let it rest it will thicken up. If 20 minutes is not long enough for your frosting to thicken just let it rest until it gets to room temperature. You have to let the frosting rest for a while so it can thicken. Now you are ready to spread the frosting over the cake. I hope this helps. Bettye

If I could give it more than five starts, I would. This is perfect for German Chocolate cake. I made one for my husband's office using this frosting and it was gone before noon. Thank you for sharing, I'm saving this recipe.

Excellent! i agree that you should cook the mixture for 10 mins. I tried a few other recipes, but this one is about the best

This was amazing. I made it with boxed German chocolate cake and it was fantastic. Thanks.

Very tasty!

This is a good recipe. I have made this frosting in a bakery (7 1/2 gallons!) and this recipe is similar. I used real butter, evap. milk and followed the recipe except for adding extra coconut and more pecans. Also, regarding the cooking time, the best tip I can give is to let it come to a full rolling boil, then it will begin making a 'smacking' sound as the bubbles pop. Let it 'smack' boil for at least 5 minutes, turn off heat, add other ingredients and you will have no trouble with it thickening. The eggs thicken it, like in a cooked pudding.