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COCONUT PECAN FROSTING

Prep Time1 hr 20 mins
Total Time1 hr 20 mins
Course: Cake Frosting
Keyword: Coconut pecan frosting

Equipment

  • Double boiler

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:

  • ¾ c MILK NONFAT, DRY
  • 1 c WATER WARM
  • 5 oz BUTTER
  • 1 EGG WHOLE
  • 1 c SUGAR GRANULATED
  • 1 tsp EXTRACT VANILLA
  • 4 oz PECANS CHOPPED
  • 5 oz COCONUT PREPARED, SWEETENED FLAKES

Instructions

Method

  • Reconstitute milk.
  • Add butter, eggs, and sugar to milk, blend well.
  • Cook mixture over low heat stirring constantly about 15 minutes until thickened and just begins to bubble around edge. Remove from heat.
  • Add vanilla, nuts, and coconut. Stir to mix thoroughly.
  • Chill thoroughly, about 1 hour, before spreading on cooled cakes. Refrigerate cakes after frosting.