Fantastic German Chocolate Cake Frosting Recipe

posted on : April 16, 2022 posted by : Burning Curiosity 0 Comment

I used to think German chocolate frosting was too difficult to consider making by scratch, so I always bought the premade versions. Then one day, I couldn’t find any at the store I went to so I decided to try making it myself. This was a pleasant surprise. Not only was it incredibly simple, but it was so much better than the store bought versions.

There are many ways to top your German chocolate cake. Try it with chocolate frosting on the sides and/or top. Add a layer with chocolate frosting and one layer with German chocolate frosting. Top with pecans or chocolate shavings. No matter what, it’s going to be delicious!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/3cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

In large heavy-bottom saucepan, cook sugar, evaporated milk, butter and 3 eggs over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to bubble.

Remove saucepan from heat.

Stir in coconut, pecans and vanilla.

Cool about 15 minutes before spreading on cake.

ENJOY!