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This German Chocolate Cake Frosting Recipe is Life Changing!
Coconut pecan frosting is probably the reason why you eat German chocolate cake, right? But what if I told you that it tastes great on other chocolatey desserts as well? Enjoying this thick and creamy German chocolate cake frosting over my delicious fudgy brownies or some chocolate cookies can change your life.
What is German Chocolate Frosting?
Homemade German chocolate cake frosting is a light brown, slightly caramelized delicious frosting with shreds of sweetened coconut and chopped pecans throughout it. It’s so delicious, and one I’m very familiar with as a number of my family members claimed German chocolate cake as their favorite cake and traditional birthday dessert while I was growing up. While it is easy enough to pick up a premade container of frosting from the store, using this homemade German chocolate cake frosting recipe to make your own at home is approximately 1 million times better! The flavors are more complex and pronounced, and the store-bought version just can’t compare! Believe it or not, making this coconut pecan frosting at home is incredibly easy. It’s as simple as spending a few minutes in front of your stove and melting some ingredients together in a pot. It’s perfect for a traditional German chocolate cake.
German Chocolate Frosting ingredients
White Granulated Sugar Brown Sugar Evaporated Milk Salted Butter Egg Yolks – These should be at room temperature Shredded sweetened coconut – Not unsweetened coconut flakes. Chopped Pecans Vanilla Extract
How to make the BEST German Chocolate Cake Frosting
How to use this German Chocolate Frosting Recipe
This frosting is so good! Because it has such amazing texture and flavor with the coconut, pecans, caramel and the perfect amount of sweetness, it is so good on a variety of desserts. Use it on top of brownies, fudge, cheesecake, cupcakes, chocolate cookies, and even donuts! Or even just dip graham crackers in it. A perfect little treat!
How to store German Chocolate Icing
Can you freeze this coconut pecan frosting?
You can freeze your extra frosting for up to 4 months in an airtight container. Just bring it back to room temperature and stir before using. This is great if you make a double or triple batch and don’t need to use all of it. Store the remaining frosting in your freezer and wait for the chance to use it.
Does German chocolate cake frosting need to be refrigerated?
A lot of people wonder if frosting needs to be refrigerated and while some do like cream cheese frosting, this frosting does not. It’s actually best if you do not refrigerate because the frosting can get too cold making it difficult to spread. If it is too hard to spread, let it sit at room temperature for about an hour to let it soften up.
More Frosting Recipes
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