Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this German chocolate cake frosting that beautifully combines rich chocolate, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-make frosting elevates any dessert to a showstopper, making it perfect for celebrations or just a sweet treat at home. With its luscious texture and delightful flavor, it’s sure to leave your friends and family asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 egg yolks (room temperature)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar and cocoa powder, stirring continuously until blended.
- Add room-temperature butter and egg yolks; stir until melted and smooth.
- Cook for about 10 minutes until thickened, coating the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and mix in coconut flakes and chopped pecans; allow to cool completely.
- Stir in vanilla extract before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added richness, use dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder. - Toast the coconut flakes before adding them for enhanced flavor. - Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.