====== German Chocolate Cake Frosting ======

Coconut Pecan Frosting for German Chocolate Cake.

Prep:  20 mins | cook:  10 mins | total:  30 mins | Yield:  1 frosting for 2 layer cake

===== Ingredients =====

  * 1 cup evaporated milk
  * 1 cup brown sugar
  * 3 egg yolks
  * ½ cup butter
  * 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
  * 1 cup chopped pecans
  * 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
      
===== Directions =====

  - In a large saucepan combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. 
  - Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick. 
  - Remove from heat and stir in pecans and coconut. 
  - Let cool to room temperature before spreading on cake.