1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks butter) 4 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 pkg. ( 7oz.) coconut( about 2 2/3 cups) 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1. Mix milk, sugar, butter, eggyolks and vanilla in large saucepan. 2. Cook on medium heat for about 12 min.( I do this for about 15 min.) until golden brown and thickened. You have to stir the entire time. 3. Remove from heat. 4. Add coconut and pecans, mix well. 5. Cool . 6. Frost the cake! |