Homemade Frosting for German Chocolate Cake

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Homemade Frosting for German Chocolate Cake
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 30, 2023

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

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
  3. Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut.
  4. Let the frosting cool for a few minutes before spreading it over the cooled German Chocolate Cake.
  5. 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.