Best 8 Coconut Pecan Frosting For German Chocolate Cake Recipes

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**Coconut Pecan Frosting: A Sweet Symphony of Flavors for Your German Chocolate Cake**

Indulge in the ultimate frosting experience with our Coconut Pecan Frosting, a delectable topping that elevates your German Chocolate Cake to new heights of flavor and texture. This frosting is a harmonious blend of sweet and nutty flavors, featuring fluffy coconut flakes and crunchy pecan pieces that add a delightful contrast to the rich chocolate cake. It's a classic frosting that perfectly complements the moist and decadent cake, creating a dessert that is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. In addition to the Coconut Pecan Frosting, our article includes two other frosting recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds:

* **Chocolate Ganache Frosting:** This rich and decadent frosting is made with dark chocolate and heavy cream, resulting in a smooth and velvety texture that pairs perfectly with the chocolate cake.
* **Cream Cheese Frosting:** For those who prefer a tangy and creamy frosting, our Cream Cheese Frosting is a perfect choice. Made with cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar, it's a classic frosting that adds a delightful tang to the chocolate cake.

With these three frosting recipes at your disposal, you can create a German Chocolate Cake that is truly unforgettable. Each frosting offers a unique flavor profile that complements the chocolate cake beautifully. Whether you prefer the classic combination of coconut and pecans, the rich indulgence of chocolate ganache, or the tangy creaminess of cream cheese, you'll find the perfect frosting recipe in this article.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COCONUT-PECAN CAJETA FROSTING



German Chocolate Cake With Coconut-Pecan Cajeta Frosting image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield one 4-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 30

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light muscovado sugar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups strong brewed black coffee, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup goat's milk or additional whole milk
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, cold
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons coconut rum (optional)
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, for garnish
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted, for garnish
Coconut Whipped Cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch-round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Melt the 12 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the cocoa powder and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, add the muscovado and granulated sugars and whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Add the coffee, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla extract and continue whisking until smooth and just combined. Add the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 40 to 45 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Invert the cakes onto the wire rack and let cool at least 1 hour before frosting.
  • Make the frosting: Combine the whole milk, coconut milk and goat's milk in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Keep warm while you prepare the caramel.
  • Combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan over high heat and cook without stirring until a deep amber color, 8 to 10 minutes. Slowly and carefully whisk in the warm milk mixture and continue whisking until smooth. Add the vanilla seeds and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the sauce is reduced by half and the consistency of a caramel sauce, about 55 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, vanilla extract, salt and rum (if using). Transfer the sauce to a medium bowl and stir in the pecans and shredded coconut. Let the frosting cool to room temperature, stirring it occasionally, before frosting the cake.
  • To assemble the cake, slice each cake in half horizontally. Place 1 cake layer on a cake round and spread one-third of the frosting evenly over the top. Repeat to make 3 layers, then top with the remaining cake layer, top-side up.
  • Make the ganache: Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl, add the hot cream and the corn syrup and let sit for 30 seconds. Gently whisk until smooth. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Set the cake on a wire rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake, letting the excess drip down the sides. Sprinkle the top with toasted coconut and pecans. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours before slicing.
  • Slice the cake and top with a dollop of Coconut Whipped Cream.

COCONUT PECAN FROSTING 4 GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



Coconut Pecan Frosting 4 German Chocolate Cake image

I find the German Chocolate cake mixes very good. BUT the canned frosting just isn't the same as the real thing. Here is my Mom's recipe for the real stuff.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c evaporated milk
1 c sugar
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
1/2 c butter (no substitutes)
small pinch of salt (to cut sweetness)
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/3 c angel flake coconut
1 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan mix milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter, salt, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture thickens (about 12 minutes). Remove from heat. Add coconut and pecans. Beat until cool and of spreading consistency. Makes enough to fill and frost one cake.

COCONUT PECAN FROSTING II



Coconut Pecan Frosting II image

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 FROSTING FOR GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



Coconut Pecan Frosting for German Chocolate Cake image

I cheat by baking the cake from a box, but nobody will ever know it's not homemade when you use this recipe. I usually double this recipe for a 9" cake. My husband's very favorite.

Provided by Melissa Spangler

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup butter
1 1/3 cups coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 79.5, Sodium 104.6, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 20.3, Protein 5

GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE



GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE image

Found this recipe on a package of chocolate. This is my son's favorite birthday cake ever since he was a small boy. Photo: www.finecooking.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOR THE CAKE:
1 pkg (4 oz.) baker's german's sweet chocolate
1/2 c water
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 c sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c buttermilk
coconut-pecan filling and frosting
FOR THE COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING:
4 egg yolks
1 can(s) (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c sugar
3/4 c (1-1/2 sticks) butter
1 pkg (7 oz.) baker's angel flake coconut (about 2-2/3 cups)
1 1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. FOR THE CAKE: Microwave the chocolate and the water in a large microwavable bowl on HIGH for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate and the vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beating until well blended after each addition.
  • 3. Beat egg whites in a small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into batter.
  • 4. Cover the bottoms of 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with wax paper; grease sides of pans. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  • 5. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Immediately run small metal spatula around cake layers. Cool in pans for 15 minutes. Remove layers from pans to wire racks. Discard wax paper. Cool cake layers completely.
  • 6. FOR THE FROSTING: In a large saucepan, beat egg yolks, milk, and vanilla with a whisk until well-blended. Add sugar and butter; cook on medium heat 12 minutes or until thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • 7. Add coconut and nuts. Mix well. Cool before frosting cake.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE TEXAS SHEET CAKE WITH COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING



German Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting image

I wanted to make a German chocolate sheet cake for a family reunion, but couldn't find a recipe I liked. So I created my own. It was a huge hit! This is now my go-to whenever I need to make a German chocolate cake. It takes a little time to make, but it's so worth it!

Provided by Dee

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
4 (1 ounce) squares sweet baking chocolate (such as Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate®), broken into pieces
½ cup water
4 large eggs, separated, divided
2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
2 cups evaporated milk
2 cups white sugar
½ cup butter
6 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 11x17-inch sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Place chocolate and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking until chocolate is almost melted, about 30 seconds longer. Remove from microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add egg yolks to the sugar mixture, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to sugar-butter mixture alternating with buttermilk, beating batter until well blended after each addition. Add egg whites and stir gently until incorporated. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • While cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. Combine evaporated milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Mix the frosting until cooled but still spreadable. Spread on top of cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 168.5 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE WITH COCONUT PECAN FROSTING



German Chocolate Layer Cake With Coconut Pecan Frosting image

A delicious German chocolate cake from scratch, with a coconut pecan frosting and filling. Recipe is from Diana Rattray's Guide to Southern U.S. Cuisine. Pretty Easy to make.. tastes awesome.

Provided by DamiansMummy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1-2 layer cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 ounces baker's German sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 1/3 cups baker's angel flake coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Grease two 9-inch layer cake pans and line bottoms with waxed paper.
  • Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cream butter; add flour mixture, 3/4 cup buttermilk, and vanilla. Stir until dry ingredients are moistened; beat at medium speed of electric mixer for 2 minutes, scraping bowl from time to time.
  • Add melted chocolate, eggs, and remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk. Beat 1 minute longer.
  • Pour batter into prepared cake pans. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for about 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on rack for 15 minutes. Remove and cool completely on racks.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugars, butter, and vanilla. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat (mixture might appear a bit curdled).
  • Quickly stir a small amount of the hot liquid into the beaten egg yolks; return egg yolk mixture to the hot mixture in saucepan and blend well. Return to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to spreading consistency, beating occasionally.
  • Here then i added me own little flair, it's perfect just the way it is, but this adds a little something extra. I chopped up some more pecans somewhat small and pressed them into the sides all the way around. Then i just topped it with some chocolate shavings. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756.7, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 162.4, Sodium 506.9, Carbohydrate 93.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 62.6, Protein 8.9

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COCONUT PECAN FROSTING



German Chocolate Cake With Coconut Pecan Frosting image

This cake is not for people watching their calories or fat!! But, boy is it good. The recipe came from the Kraft website, and from a recipe I found on the side of a bar of baking chocolate. I made this cake for my parent's birthdays and it was a big hit. Extremely rich, moist and decadent. For the birthdays, I splurged, and used 4 oz. of imported European dark chocolate that I got at Whole Foods, but the regular Bakers chocolate works wonderful as well. I, personally, am not a huge fan of coconut, but the people I made the cake for are. I used "light coconut" which has less fat and looks more finely shredded than regular shredded coconut. I also only used just about 2 cups instead of the full amount the recipe called for. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 Cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (4 ounce) package sweet dark chocolate
1/2 cup water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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 extract
1 (7 ounce) package shredded coconut (about 2-2/3 cups)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Grease and flour the bottoms of 3 (9") round cake pans, and line with wax paper.
  • Melt the chocolate and water in bowl over simmering water. (I don't have a double boiler!).
  • Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Sift flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in chocolate and vanilla.
  • Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold into your batter.
  • Pour evenly into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes (or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean).
  • Immediately run spatula between cakes and sides of pans.
  • Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans.
  • Remove wax paper and cool completely on wire racks.
  • For the frosting:.
  • Place milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks and vanilla in large saucepan.
  • Stirring constantly, cook on medium heat 12 minutes or until thickened and golden brown.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in coconut and pecans.
  • Cool to room temperature and of spreading consistency.
  • Spread the coconut-pecan between each of the layers, and then over top and sides of whole cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.9, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 28.6, Cholesterol 197.6, Sodium 514.6, Carbohydrate 91.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 67.3, Protein 10.9

Tips:

  • For a richer frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • To make the frosting even more decadent, add a tablespoon of melted butter.
  • If you don't have coconut extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
  • If you don't have chopped pecans, you can use chopped walnuts or almonds.
  • For a vegan frosting, use coconut milk instead of milk and butter.

Conclusion:

Coconut pecan frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you're looking for a classic frosting or something a little more unique, coconut pecan frosting is a great option.

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