Pecan Coconut Frosting
Pecan Coconut Frosting is rich, caramel-like, and packed with toasted pecans and coconut. Perfect for topping German Chocolate Cake. Yields 2 cups of frosting.
Servings: 20
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cups chopped pecans
- 6 ounces evaporated milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 3 large egg yolks room temperature
- pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread chopped pecans on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake pecans in the preheated oven for 8 - 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool while you prepare the frosting.1 cups chopped pecans
- To a large saucepan with the heat off, add the evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and salt. Whisk together then turn the heat to medium. Stir constantly, 3 - 4 minutes or until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.6 ounces evaporated milk, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup unsalted butter, 3 large egg yolks, pinch salt
- Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 12 - 14 minutes or until mixture becomes a light caramel color, is bubbling, and reaches a pudding-like thickness. Tip: drag a spatula through the frosting. If the frosting leaves a path on the bottom of the pan for a few seconds, the frosting is done cooking.
- Remove the pan from the heat and immediately add the vanilla then the coconut and toasted pecans. Stir to evenly incorporate.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- Transfer the frosting mixture to a bowl. Let stand, stirring occasionally until cooled.
Notes
- Frosting is best used the day it’s made.
- If preparing ahead of time, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 5 days. Allow the frosting to come to room temperature before frosting; I would recommend removing from the fridge at least 1-2 hours before using to allow it to come to room temperature.
- Recipe slightly adapted from Southern Living.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.3mg
