How high is your heat? Too thick? Remove from the heat and add coconut, pecans, and vanilla. I would just adjust the cook time slightly. Do you need it thicker, thinner, pipeable, pourable, or fluffier? Coconut pecan frosting is probably the reason why you eat German chocolate cake, right? Remove this mixture from heat when it's at a simmer and not vigorously boiling. It was perfect! Take 5 seconds to rate this recipe below. If the frosting is too thin, you can cook it for longer until its reduced further. Remove from heat. Remove from heat and mix in coconut and pecans. Combine cake mix, melted butter, and 1/2 cup condensed milk in a large bowl; stir well. Add in the can of store bought. After that, you will need to add a thin layer of chocolate chips on top of the frosting before putting it back in the freezer for another hour. All the ingredients need to be well combined until the frosting is in the desired consistency. Start with 1-2 tablespoons of liquid stirred into the store-bought chocolate frosting. If desired, reheat scones after being refrigerated. Great pictures, too! Adding more pecans to your canned German frosting also gives you a chance to elevate the flavor a bit. Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. now frost the middle with coconut pecan frosting and also frost the top with There is always a place for some Nutella if there is chocolate involved. Often the canned stuff is overly sweet and/or is a bit too thick. Frosting this cake can also be done sugar free. Since the icing is very sweet, it pairs best with desserts that are not too sweet. The video is super helpful in making the frosting. I did not let it cool completely. Do not omit this step!! Stir in coconut, pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla. It will make it sweeter and will increase the fat content. Add unsweetened cocoa powder Although itt not a classic choice, it will add a lovely chocolate flavor that would balance the overwhelming sweetness very well. I need to try this. Ideally, you should wait for one or two hours.