Coconut Frosting

A family recipe from Katie Roling.

Getting ready: 10 min · Cooking: 12 min · Feeds: 12

Ingredients

• 1 c evaporated milk
• 1 c sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/4 pd margarine
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1-1/4 cup coconut and nuts (maybe more)

Directions

1. Make a German chocolate cake as directed on mix.
2. Use the homemade coconut frosting instead of the stuff in the store. Much better.
3. Cook the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, margarine and vanilla until thick (about 12 minutes).
4. Remove and add coconut and nuts (maybe more).
5. Stir until ready to spread.