German Chocolate Cake Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. evaporated milk
2 egg yolks
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 and 1/3 c. flaked coconut
1 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

In saucepan combine sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks and shortening. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture come to a boil. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, coconut and pecans. Beat until thick. Cool 15 minutes and then spread on your cake.