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Coconut Pecan Frosting I

SUBMITTED BY: Marsha PHOTO BY: Krista O.

"Traditional frosting and filling for German Chocolate cake."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 45 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  35 Min
Original recipe yield 1 cake's filling and frosting

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a heavy 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, cook the condensed milk, egg yolks, and butter 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Remove from heat, and stir in the coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
  2. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before spreading on cake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by WeirdAuntMartha
YUM! But really, how can you go wrong with coconut and pecans! As another reviewer stated,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2005 by EATSCAKE
Be patient and you will be richly rewarded! I cooked the first three ingredients until bubbly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by Momildoit
This is fast and yummy! Much better than the canned frosting. I've added this to my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by Snacky Liz
Really good - I followed someone else's advice and tempered by egg yolks, so I didn't have any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2006 by Todzwif
AWESOME!! A LITTLE BUTTERYIER THAN I'D LIKE, BUT STILL EXCELLENT! I TOASTED MY PECANS AND... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2006 by Mom*Of*Two*Angels
By far THE best German chocolate cake topping I have ever tried. This is a keeper. SIDE NOTE:... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by SCABOLINA
Yumm! This recipe was very, very good! I almost did not try because of previous review, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by Cristylee
Wow... was this great! It looks more difficult than it actually is, so your family will think... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by Jackie
Made for husband's birthday cake and he loved it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by fareeda
Tonight, I had a craving for something sweet but all I had on hand was 1 box of chocolate cake... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Coconut Pecan Frosting I

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 296

  • Total Fat: 21.6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
  • Sodium: 142mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
  • Protein: 4.5g

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