Coconut-Pecan Filling and Frosting
2004-05-31- Course: Desserts
- Yield : 4 1/2 cups
- Servings : 4 1/2 cups
- Prep Time : 15m
- Cook Time : 12m
- Ready In : 27m
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German chocolate cakes have always been popular for weddings and, in particular, the groom’s cake. The groom’s cake is typically chocolate with coconut-pecan filling and frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks margarine or butter (12 Tbsp)
- 4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 (7 oz) packages Bakers Angel Flake Coconut
- 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, mix the milk, sugar, margarine, egg yolks, and vanilla. Cook and stir on medium heat about 12 minutes or until thickened and golden brown. Remove from heat.
Step 2
Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature and of spreading consistency. Makes 4 1/2 cups.
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