Easy German Chocolate Cake Icing

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This is a very quick, easy icing recipe for German chocolate cake. It's the best and quickest. My grandmother passes it to my mom, my mom to me, and me to you. You can substitute walnuts for pecans, if desired.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar

  • 1 cup flaked coconut

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • ½ cup milk

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir brown sugar, coconut, pecans, and milk into hot butter; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262 Calories
17g Fat
29g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 83mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 113mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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