CARAMEL PECAN CAKE SOUTHERN LIVING RECIPES

Sure, a moist German chocolate cake is rich and decadent on its own, but no chocolate cake is complete without frosting. Just ask your kids. Or Mama, for that matter.Our Coconut-Pecan Frosting Recipe is the perfect German chocolate cake icing. Thick, nutty, and delicious, we dare say this icing might be the very best reason to slice into a piece of chocolate cake.This coconut-pecan icing begins with toasted pecans. While you're waiting patiently for the pecans, it's a cinch to concoct the base of your coconut icing by creating a mixture on the stove using evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Once your base is bubbling and becomes caramel in color, remove from heat, stir in your other few ingredients, and let it sit.The best part? A small amount of this homemade chocolate cake frosting goes a long way, so you won't have to worry about having enough for every bite. You will want to make sure you've got a glass of milk on hand, though. 

Provided by Southern Living

Categories     Cakes

Total Time 1 hours 40 minutes

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

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I made sweet potato cakes for my kids when they were younger and they told me in their little voices, "Mommy, you're the best baker." Little did they know that was Mommy's first attempt at homemade cake! —Billie Williams-Henderson, Bowie, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 01 hours 05 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, FatContent 36g fat (8g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 67mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 276mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 5g protein.