Clabber Girl Recipes - Coconut Pecan Frosting
By: Tom McClanahan
Updated: June 14, 2011
Coconut Pecan Frosting
1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/2 c. flaked coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
Combine milk, sugar, yolks, butter and vanilla in pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens (approx. 3-5 minutes after butter melts). Remove from heat. Add coconut and pecans. Beat until cool and thick.
Chill in refrigerator BEFORE icing the cooled cake.
