Caramel Coconut Frosting
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1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolk, slightly beaten
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans, optional
Directions:
Combine the evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add the shredded coconut and chopped pecans to the mixture and beat with a hand mixer until cool and of spreading consistency.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups or enough to cover tops of three layers.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add the shredded coconut and chopped pecans to the mixture and beat with a hand mixer until cool and of spreading consistency.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups or enough to cover tops of three layers.