Frosting for German Chocolate Cake

42 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 30 min

“This is a yummy frosting to top a German chocolate cake with. It is a traditional recipe with coconut and walnuts.” - by Sierra

Ingredients

1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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Original recipe yields 2 cups

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine the half and half, butter, sugar, yolks and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut and walnuts. Cool to room temperature before frosting cake.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
234 cal
12%

Fat
16 g
25%

Carbs
22.2 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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BELFLOREK

Feb. 29, 2004

"My boyfriend started eating this frosting with a spoon it was SO good. One word of advice, wisk the cornstarch in with the half/half first so there are no lumps later. I used Pecans and toasted both..." See more them and the coconut as others suggested, it was WONDERFUL!"

JOSIE

Jul. 23, 2003

"OH man..I could eat this frosting till I couldn't see straight anymore. I love german chocolate cake...(no one's is as good as my mema's) but the frosting makes up for that. Our regular recipe calls..." See more for either milk or evaporated milk I believe, but half and half is certainly a great substitute. Thanks so much Sierra."

TENSMOM

Dec. 16, 2003

"I have been looking for a good GC frosting -- this was it! I must admit, though, I used pecans, not walnuts. I'm fairly certain (??) that tradition would have you use pecans for a GC cake... besides, ..." See moreI am allergic to walnuts, so that never would have worked. :) It turned out great -- thanks!"

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