Coconut Pecan Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1/4 lb. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. coconut
1 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes.
Add coconut and pecans.
Beat until frosting is cool and thick enough to spread.
Makes about 2 2/3 cups or enough to cover the tops of 3 (9-inch) layers.