German Chocolate Cake Frosting ✅

Ingredients

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup butter
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.

2. Combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, at a low boil until mixture turns a light caramel color and thickens, about 10 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Let cool to room temperature before spreading on cake.