Coconut-Pecan Filling

By PBogho57

One tasty forkful is all you'll need to recognize the distinctive crunchy-chewy filling — pecans and coconut cooked to a sublime finish — of our German Chocolate Cake.

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) sugar
• 1 can(s) (12-ounce) evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
• 2.333 cup(s) (one 7-ounce package) flaked coconut
• 1.5 cup(s) chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Stir in coconut and pecans. Transfer to a bowl and, stirring occasionally, allow to cool to room temperature before frosting the cake.