Delicious Homemade German Chocolate Cake Icing

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Delicious Homemade German Chocolate Cake Icing
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on August 28, 2023

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

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
  4. Let the icing cool to room temperature before spreading it over your cake.
  5. 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.