How to Make Easy German Chocolate Cake Icing - A Step-by-Step Guide

German chocolate cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. With its rich, moist cake and creamy, coconut-pecan icing, it's no wonder this cake is a favorite for many. While making the cake itself may seem daunting, the icing is actually quite easy to make and adds the perfect finishing touch to this decadent dessert.

Traditional German chocolate cake icing is made with a combination of evaporated milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks, and chopped pecans and coconut. Th...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir brown sugar, coconut, pecans, and milk into hot butter; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 83mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 113mg