= German Chocolate Frosting =

 * '''Serves:''' 5 cups
 * '''Contributor:''' MikeCrute

This also mixes well with  [[Recipes/RichChocolateButtercream|chocolate buttercream]] about 1 to 1 for a nice rich chocolate flavored frosting with all the character of German chocolate frosting.

== Ingredients ==
 * 2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
 * 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk
 * 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
 * 3/4 cups butter
 * 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
 * 2 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

== Instructions ==
 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool completely (about 20 minutes).
 1. Meanwhile, cook evaporated milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a heavy 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Cook, stirring constantly, 12 to 14 minutes or until mixture becomes a light caramel color, is bubbling, and reaches a pudding-like thickness.
 1. Remove pan from heat; stir in coconut, and vanilla. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Let stand, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until cooled and spreading consistency. Fold pecans into cold frosting.

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