Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy German chocolate cake frosting that transforms any dessert into a delightful celebration of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cocoa powder, butter, egg yolks, and milk. Stir continuously until thickened to a pudding-like consistency (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut flakes and chopped pecans until evenly mixed.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before applying generously to your cake layers.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of sea salt or a splash of coconut extract.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Let it sit at room temperature before spreading.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 70mg