Makes enough to frost a 9x13-inch cake or two 8-inch layers.
Ingredients:
1 c evaporated milk
1 c white sugar
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 c butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 c white sugar
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 c butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: 1-1/3 cups flaked coconut and/or 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Directions:
1.
Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla in the top portion
of a double boiler, or in a bowl placed over a saucepan of boiling
water. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 12 minutes, stirring
constantly to keep the eggs from scrambling and the frosting from
clumping. Remove from heat. Add coconut and/or nuts if desired. Cool,
stirring occasionally, until thick enough to spread.
This is a basic frosting recipe usually used for German Chocolate Cake.
