Homemade German Chocolate Cake Icing
Ingredients:
- 1 stick butter
- 1 (14 oz) bag coconut
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
- Prepare the Icing:
- In a saucepan, melt the stick of butter.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Add the coconut, egg yolks, sugar, and both cans of evaporated milk (12 oz and 5 oz) to the melted butter.
- Cook Over Low Heat:
- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. This will result in a luscious and creamy consistency.
- Incorporate Pecans:
- Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the chopped pecans. The warmth of the icing will infuse the pecans with delightful flavors.
- Spread on Cake:
- While the icing is still warm, generously spread it over your freshly baked German Chocolate Cake.
Tips:
- Use this icing to transform any chocolate cake into a German Chocolate masterpiece.
- For added flair, sprinkle extra chopped pecans on top before the icing sets.