Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe for German Chocolate Cake

Name: Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe for German Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: About 3 cups; enough frosting for a two-layer 9-inch cake

Written by the MasterClass staff

Last updated: May 26, 2022 • 2 min read

Coconut pecan frosting is typical for German chocolate cake, but it complements other cakes, cupcakes, and chocolate brownies. This delicious frosting is essentially custard with the addition of toasted coconut and chopped pecans.