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Coconut Pecan Frosting

Course Dessert
Author Amye Melton

Ingredients

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 c. shredded coconut
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, add the butter, sugar, milk and egg yolks. Cook over medium-high heat until thickened. Stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
  • Place one cooled cake layer on cake plate and top with ⅓ of the frosting. Top with 2nd layer and top with ⅓ of the frosting. Then top with the 3rd layer and top with the final ⅓ of the frosting.