Learn how to make a mouthwatering and easy homemade German chocolate cake icing. This recipe combines the richness of chocolate with the nuttiness of coconut and pecans to create a smooth and creamy icing that complements any cake perfectly. Elevate your baking game with this delectable icing recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Let the icing cool to room temperature before spreading it over your cake.
- Enjoy your German chocolate cake with this delicious homemade icing!
Interesting Facts
German chocolate cake is not actually from Germany. It was named after a man named Sam German, who developed a type of sweet baking chocolate.
German chocolate cake became popular in the United States after it was featured in a Dallas newspaper in 1957.
The traditional German chocolate icing is made with coconut, pecans, and sweetened condensed milk.