Description
Indulge in the decadence of this German Chocolate Cake Frosting. Rich, creamy, and infused with toasted coconut and pecans, it transforms any dessert into a gourmet delight.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Stir in granulated sugar and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks. Gradually add milk while whisking until well combined.
- Return to low heat, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in coconut flakes and toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Allow frosting to cool completely before spreading on your cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg