15-Min German Chocolate Frosting on Cake
Skip the bake — use store-bought chocolate cake and top it with the signature German chocolate frosting: toasted coconut, pecans, and caramel in one buttery glaze. TikTok-viral and ready in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 412
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 cake store-bought chocolate cake (8-inch round or sheet)
- 6 tbsp butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ¾ cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Toast coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- 2
In the same skillet, melt butter with brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves, ~2 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in evaporated milk, toasted coconut, pecans, vanilla, and salt until fully combined and glossy.
- 4
Let frosting cool for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly but is still spreadable.
- 5
Spread frosting generously over the top and sides of the chocolate cake while still warm.
- 6
Let set for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- small bowl
- knife or spatula for spreading
- serving plates
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