How to Make Frosting for German Chocolate Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

German chocolate cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. It's rich, moist, and filled with the delicious flavors of chocolate, coconut, and pecans. But no German chocolate cake is complete without a thick and creamy frosting to top it off. This frosting is what takes the cake from good to great, and what elevates it to a truly decadent and indulgent treat.

Making a frosting for German chocolate cake is a labor of love, but the effort is well worth it. The perf...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the half and half, butter, sugar, yolks and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut and walnuts. Cool to room temperature before frosting cake.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 83mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 77mg