German chocolate cake icing (coconut pecan) ii

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
3eachesEgg yolks; slightly beaten
1teaspoonVanilla
1cupEvaporated milk
½cupButter
1⅓cupCoconut
1cupChopped pecans

Directions

Combine sugar, milk, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat, add coconut and pecans. Cool and beat occasionally until spreading consistency.

Will frost & fill 8", 2-layer cake.

Source: Pots, Pans and Pioneers ISBN 0-934474-15-X

Submitted By BILL SPALDING On 08-09-95