Learn how to make a homemade frosting for German Chocolate Cake that is creamy, sweet, and full of flavor. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a rich and decadent frosting that perfectly complements the moist and chocolaty cake. It's perfect for any occasion or celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
- Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut.
- Let the frosting cool for a few minutes before spreading it over the cooled German Chocolate Cake.
- Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Interesting Facts
German Chocolate Cake is not actually German. It was named after an American chocolatier named Samuel German.
The original German Chocolate Cake recipe was first published in 1957 by a Texas newspaper.
The classic German Chocolate Cake is known for its distinct sweet and nutty frosting, which pairs perfectly with the chocolate cake layers.