Icing--German Chocolate Cake Topping

By NanaDavis

Ingredients

• 2/3 c sugar (1/3rd white & 1/3rd brown)
• 2/3 c evaporated milk
• 2 egg YOLKS
• 1/3 c shortening (Margerine)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1-1/3 c flaked coconut (3-1/2 oz can)
• 1 c chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Using 8 or 9 inch round cake layer pans, make and cool cake as directed by recipe. In a medium saucepan combine sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and shortening. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture come to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool 15 minutes. Spread between cake layers and top of cake.