How to prepare coconut pecan frosting

This section features step-by-step images illustrating the process to create this delicious recipe. You can find the complete recipe with directions below.

Whisking brown sugar and egg yolks in a pot.Whisking brown sugar and egg yolks in a pot.

Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine egg yolks, milk, and brown sugar. Whisk until the mixture is uniform.

Melting butter in a mixture of brown sugar and egg yolks.Melting butter in a mixture of brown sugar and egg yolks.

Step 2: Incorporate the butter, then place the saucepan over low heat.

Step 3: Allow it to cook for 10 minutes, whisking intermittently until the mixture thickens. Be cautious not to overcook; you want the frosting to remain gooey.

Step 4: Take the saucepan off the heat.

Step 5: Stir in the vanilla extract.

Frosting for German chocolate cake in a silver pot.Frosting for German chocolate cake in a silver pot.

Step 6: Mix in the coconut and pecans.

Step 7: Allow the frosting to cool for 15 minutes; it will gradually thicken as it cools.

Using a black spatula to spread coconut pecan frosting on a chocolate cake.Using a black spatula to spread coconut pecan frosting on a chocolate cake.

Step 8: Spread the frosting over the cake and allow it to reach room temperature before serving.