David Black
@davbl99
German Chocolate Cake Icing
This rich and creamy German Chocolate Cake Frosting is a delightful blend of sweet coconut, crunchy pecans, and a luscious caramel-like base. Perfect for topping your favorite chocolate cake, this frosting adds a deliciously nutty and sweet finish to any dessert.
Details
- Cuisine:german
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:7
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time10 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 3
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 1/3 cups
- 1 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make German Chocolate Cake Icing.
Step 1
Begin by assembling all the essential ingredients for your luscious frosting.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, blend together evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and a splash of vanilla extract.
Step 3
Heat the mixture over medium flame, stirring continuously until it reaches a gentle boil and transforms into a light caramel hue, which should take about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Once it thickens to perfection, take the saucepan off the heat and fold in the flaked coconut and chopped pecans, ensuring everything is harmoniously combined.
Step 5
Allow your frosting to cool to room temperature, creating a velvety texture that’s perfect for spreading.
Step 6
Once cooled, generously slather this delightful frosting over your cake, and prepare to indulge in the rich flavors of your homemade German Chocolate Cake.
Step 7
Enjoy every bite of this sweet masterpiece!.