Best 14 Coconut Pecan Filling And Topping Recipes

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Coconut pecan filling and topping is a classic combination of flavors that can be used in a variety of desserts, from pies and cakes to bars and cookies. The sweet, nutty flavor of coconut pairs perfectly with the rich, buttery flavor of pecans, creating a delicious and satisfying dessert that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a simple recipe or something more elaborate, there's sure to be a coconut pecan filling and topping recipe out there that's perfect for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT-PECAN FILLING AND FROSTING



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This is, of course, the best reason to eat German chocolate cake. A sweet, caramely mix of coconut and pecans that can make you forget there's a whole dessert underneath it.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Frosting & Icing

Time 20m

Yield 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 egg yolks
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
2-2/3 cups (about 1/2 of 14-oz. pkg.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Whisk egg yolks and milk in large saucepan until blended.
  • Add sugar and butter; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat 12 min. or until thickened and golden brown. Remove from heat.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cool to desired spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

COCONUT PECAN FROSTING II



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This frosting is great on many cakes, not the least of which is German Chocolate Cake.

Provided by AUNT B

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 105.1 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

COCONUT-PECAN FILLING



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Use this filling to make our Inside-Out German Chocolate Torte.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 cups, enough for one 9-inch Torte

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 fourteen-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large egg yolks
2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place milk, butter, and vanilla in a medium saucepan, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and combined.
  • Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl, and, whisking constantly, add some of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks until combined. Whisk the mixture back into the saucepan, and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in coconut and pecans. Cool completely, and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use, up to 2 days.

COCONUT-PECAN FILLING AND TOPPING



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Make this elegant coconut and pecan topping for your desserts and cakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup granulated sugar or packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 large egg yolks
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, stir sugar, butter, milk, vanilla and egg yolks until well mixed. Cook over medium heat about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly.
  • Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool about 30 minutes, beating occasionally with spoon, until spreadable. Fills and frosts top of an 8- or 9-inch two- or three-layer cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET POTATO PIE WITH CANDIED PECANS AND COCONUT



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Extra-vibrant garnet yams lend bright color and silky texture to this special holiday pie. Regular sweet potatoes are also delicious in this recipe and just as sweet and moist, but the color of the filling will be a little more muted.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
1 1/2 pounds garnet yams or sweet potatoes (about 3 medium)
3/4 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Whipped cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • For the crust: Pulse the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor until combined. Add half of the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles fine cornmeal. Add the remaining butter and continue pulsing until no pieces are larger than peas. Add 2 tablespoons of the ice water and pulse until combined. Add just enough of the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons ice water, a little at a time, and pulse until the dough just comes together and holds its shape when squeezed. Turn the dough out onto a large sheet of plastic wrap, gather into a disc and wrap well. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to an 11-inch circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges and refrigerate the dough until chilled, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prick the bottom and sides of the crust several times with the tines of a fork. Fit a piece of aluminum foil over the crust and fill the foil with pie weights or dry beans. Bake until the edges of the crust are golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil and weights, return the crust to the oven and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is lightly golden and no longer shiny, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Cool completely.
  • For the filling: While the crust cools, use a fork to prick the yams all over. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet and roast with the oven still at 350 degrees F until very soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel and mash until very smooth; you should have about 2 cups. Transfer the mash to a medium bowl and add the cream, brown sugar, vanilla, allspice, ginger, salt and eggs. Whisk just until smooth. Gently tap the bottom of the bowl a few times to release any air bubbles.
  • Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake until the center of the pie is set and no longer shiny, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes; if the edges of the crust brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil. Transfer the pie to a wire rack to cool.
  • For the topping: Heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until melted. Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla and salt, stirring until the mixture starts to bubble. Stir in the pecans and cook until the nuts are toasted and have absorbed most of the buttery sugar mixture, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and gently stir in the coconut. Spoon over the pie and press gently to adhere to the filling. Let stand at least 20 minutes to cool. Serve the pie with whipped cream if desired.

COCONUT PECAN CAKE



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This deliciously different cake won Best of Show when I entered it in the Laramie County Fair. Syrup poured over the hot cake makes the outside crusty and soaks into enhance the flavor.&emdash;Virginia Price, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons coconut extract, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, 2 cups sugar, oil and 2 teaspoons extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk just until moistened. stir in coconut and pecans. , Spoon into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the water, butter and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add remaining extract. , Slowly pour hot syrup over hot cake. Cool in pan for 4 hours before removing to a serving plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

COCONUT-PECAN GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE



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This German chocolate pecan pie combines the ingredients everyone loves in its classic cake cousin. It's so silky and smooth, you won't be able to put your fork down. -Anna Jones, Coppell, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold lard
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
4 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large egg yolks
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in lard until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice., Bake 11-13 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Remove foil and weights; bake 6-8 minutes longer or until light brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In a microwave, melt chocolates in a large bowl; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk in milk, egg yolks and vanilla; stir in pecans. Pour into crust. Bake 16-19 minutes or until set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Cook 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens and a thermometer reads 160°, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and vanilla; cool 10 minutes., Pour over filling; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate 4 hours or until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801 calories, Fat 54g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

COCONUT PECAN FILLING



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Categories     Coconut     Pecan     Simmer

Yield makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg yolks
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup coconut oil
3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the egg yolks, coconut milk, agave nectar, and coconut oil. Bring to a vigorous simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, and cook for 5 minutes, until the mixture is slightly reduced. Strain through a sieve into a bowl.
  • Mix the shredded coconut and pecans into the egg yolk mixture and let cool completely, stirring every now and then.
  • Use immediately or store in a glass Mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Before using, bring to room temperature and stir with a flexible spatula until softened.

COCONUT-PECAN FILLING AND FROSTING



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This recipe came from the package of Baker's German's brand sweet chocolate bar. Recommended for use with German's Sweet Chocolate Cake.

Provided by Banriona

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 4 1/2 cup, 16-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (7 ounce) package baker's angel flake coconut
1 1/2 cups Planters pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks and vanilla in large saucepan. Cook on medium heat 12 minutes or until thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Add coconut and pecans; mix well. Cool to room temperature and of desired spreading consistency.
  • Makes about 4 1/2 cups or enough to fill and frost top of 9" 3 layer cake, or frost tops of 3 (13x9) cakes or 24 cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 76.2, Sodium 117.7, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 24.6, Protein 3.4

COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING



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Use this frosting on our Chocolate Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes enough for one 9-inch 3-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large egg yolks
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and brought to room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 2/3 cups (7 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine egg yolks, evaporated milk, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Add butter, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick, about 10 minutes. Pour through a fine sieve into a bowl.
  • Stir in vanilla, salt, coconut, and pecans. Let cool completely. Frosting can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before using.

DOLESTER MILES' COCONUT PECAN CAKE



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This is a rich, special-occasion cake that takes the traditional Southern coconut cake to another level, with ground toasted pecans in the batter and an easy-to-make Chantilly cream for frosting. It has become the signature dessert for Dolester Miles, who serves slices over a little puddle of crème anglaise at Chez Fonfon and Bottega, and sometimes at the Highlands Bar & Grill, the Birmingham, Ala., restaurants owned by Frank and Pardis Stitt. Assembly can be a challenge, so she suggests building the cake by stacking the delicate slabs of cake with filling in between each layer into a deep, round cake pan, then slipping it into the refrigerator for about an hour. The filling acts like a delicious glue. When the cake is inverted and unmolded, the edges have an even, professional appearance.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 5h30m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup/85 grams firmly packed sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup/74 grams pecan halves, toasted
2 cups/402 grams granulated sugar
2 1/4 cups/287 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened, plus more for the pans
1/4 cup/60 milliliters cream of coconut
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons/270 milliliters unsweetened coconut milk
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons/57 grams unsalted butter
1 tablespoon cream of coconut
1 cup/85 grams sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup/101 grams granulated sugar
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
1/4 cup/31 grams confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups/170 grams sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottom of each with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper, then dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  • Finely grind the coconut in a food processor, then transfer to a bowl. Add pecans to the food processor, along with 2 tablespoons sugar, and finely grind them.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in coconut and pecans.
  • In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, cream of coconut and the remaining sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down the bowl as necessary, then beat in coconut extract.
  • Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the coconut milk, starting and ending with flour mixture. Divide batter between the pans and smooth the top of each with a spatula. Bake until cakes are golden and a tester comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cakes cool in the pans on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of each cake, invert onto rack, and remove the parchment. Let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Place egg yolks in a small heatproof bowl and set aside. In a saucepan, combine condensed milk, butter and cream of coconut and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until hot, about 4 minutes. Whisk 1/3 of the hot milk into the egg yolks. Transfer egg mixture to the saucepan of milk and whisk constantly over medium-low heat until mixture has the consistency of pudding, about 4 minutes. Do not let the custard get too thick. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the shredded coconut. Let cool completely.
  • Make the simple syrup: In a saucepan, heat sugar and 1/2 cup water, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat.
  • Assemble the layer cake in a pan: Cut each cake in half horizontally. Place one layer in the bottom of a 9-inch cake pan, moisten the top with 2 to 3 tablespoons simple syrup and spread 1/2 cup of the coconut filling in a thin, even layer with an offset spatula. Repeat to make 2 more layers of cake and filling, then place the last layer on top. Refrigerate cake for about 1 hour. To unmold, run a spatula around the edges, invert a cake plate over the top, and flip the cake over onto the plate.
  • Make the icing: Whip the cream with the confectioners' sugar and coconut extract until stiff peaks form. Spread on the top and sides of the cake and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 730, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 30 grams, Sodium 301 milligrams, Sugar 62 grams, TransFat 1 gram

EASY COCONUT-PECAN FILLING & FROSTING



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Add some extra flavor to your sweets with our delicious Easy Coconut-Pecan Frosting and Filling recipe. This Coconut Pecan Frosting and Filling is sure to be the perfect addition to your favorite cake or cupcake recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 20m

Yield 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (7 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut (2-2/3 cups)
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs and milk in large saucepan until blended.
  • Add sugar and butter; cook and stir on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla, then coconut and nuts. Cool to desired spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 55 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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We know you're Betty, you know you're Betty, now show it to the world with this amazing homemade German chocolate cake. There's no cake more special, with its signature coconut-pecan filling and topping. This classic from-scratch German chocolate cake recipe is the best way to bring all the flavor to the table in just 30 minutes and gives you all the Betty bragging rights you could ever ask for. Pick a day, grab the ingredients and start making amazing in your kitchen, like we know you can.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cooking spray to grease pans
4 oz sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup water
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or 2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter (2 sticks), room temperature
4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
3 egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar or packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 cup evaporated milk (from 12-oz can)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray the bottoms and sides of three 8-inch or two 9-inch round cake pans with the cooking spray. Cut three 8-inch or two 9-inch rounds of cooking parchment paper. Line bottoms of pans with the paper.
  • Coarsely chop the chocolate. In a 1-quart saucepan, heat the chocolate and water over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is completely melted; remove from heat and cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir the flour, baking soda and salt until mixed; set aside. In another medium bowl, beat 2 cups sugar and 1 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy; set aside.
  • On medium speed, beat 1 egg yolk at a time into the sugar mixture until mixed. On low speed, beat in the melted chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla. On low speed, beat in 1/2 of the flour mixture just until smooth, then beat in 1/2 of the buttermilk just until smooth. Repeat beating in flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk just until smooth.
  • Wash and dry mixer beaters. In a small bowl, beat the eggs whites on high speed until beaten eggs whites form stiff peaks when beaters are lifted. Add egg whites to the batter; to fold in, use a rubber spatula to cut down vertically through the batter, then slide the spatula across the bottom of the bowl and up the side, turning batter over. Rotate the bowl 1/4 turn, and repeat this down-across-up motion. Continue folding until batter and egg whites are blended.
  • Pour batter into pans; use a rubber spatula to scrape batter from bowl, spread batter evenly in pans and smooth top of batter. (If batter is not divided evenly, spoon batter from one pan to another.) Refrigerate batter in third pan if not all pans will fit in oven at one time; bake third pan separately.
  • Bake 8-inch pans 35 to 40 minutes, 9-inch pans 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes. To remove cake from pan, invert onto cooling rack, then invert right side up on second cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, stir the 3 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, the evaporated milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well mixed. Cook over medium heat about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly. Stir in the coconut and pecans. Cool about 30 minutes, beating occasionally with a spoon, until mixture is spreadable.
  • Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on a cake plate; using a metal spatula, spread 1/3 of the filling over the layer. Add second layer, rounded side down; spread with 1/3 of the filling. Add third layer, rounded side up; spread with remaining filling, leaving side of cake unfrosted. Store cake covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 62 g, TransFat 1 g

COCONUT PECAN FROSTING I



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Traditional frosting and filling for German Chocolate cake.

Provided by Marsha

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks
½ cup butter
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, cook the condensed milk, egg yolks, and butter 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Remove from heat, and stir in the coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
  • Allow to cool for 15 minutes before spreading on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 82.7 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 121.4 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

Tips for the Best Coconut Pecan Filling and Topping

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your filling and topping.
  • Toast the pecans. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Grate the coconut. This will give you a finer texture and make it easier to incorporate into the filling.
  • Use a combination of sugars. This will help to create a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the filling. It should be thick and creamy, but not dry.
  • Let the filling cool completely before using it. This will help it to set up and make it easier to handle.
  • When using the topping, sprinkle it on the pie crust before baking. This will help it to adhere to the crust.

Conclusion

Coconut pecan filling and topping is a delicious and versatile addition to any dessert. It can be used in pies, cakes, cookies, and even ice cream. With a few simple tips, you can make the best coconut pecan filling and topping that will impress your friends and family.

Tips for the Best Coconut Pecan Filling and Topping

  • Use fresh ingredients.
  • Toast the pecans.
  • Grate the coconut.
  • Use a combination of sugars.
  • Don't overcook the filling.
  • Let the filling cool completely before using it.
  • When using the topping, sprinkle it on the pie crust before baking.

Conclusion

Coconut pecan filling and topping is a delicious and versatile addition to any dessert. It can be used in pies, cakes, cookies, and even ice cream. With a few simple tips, you can make the best coconut pecan filling and topping that will impress your friends and family.

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