Coconut Pecan Cajeta Frosting (For German Chocolate Cake) Recipe

Name: Coconut Pecan Cajeta Frosting (For German Chocolate Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1 3/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 1 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 vanilla beans, seeds scraped or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt; 2 teaspoons coconut rum; 1 1/4 cups toasted coarsely chopped pecans; 1 1/4 cups sweetened coconut

Servings: persons

2 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 vanilla beans, seeds scraped or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons coconut rum
1 1/4 cups toasted coarsely chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups sweetened coconut

1
Bring the milk, coconut milk and buttermilk to a simmer over low heat in a small saucepan. Keep warm while you prepare the caramel.
2
Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan over high heat and cook (do not stir) until it becomes a deep amber brown color. Slowly whisk in the warm milk mixture and continue whisking until smooth; add the vanilla seeds and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the sauce is reduced by half and is the consistency of a caramel sauce, about 55 minutes.
3
Once the sauce is reduced, remove from the heat and whisk in the cold better, vanilla extract, salt and rum and whisk until combined. Transfer the sauce to a medium bowl and stir in the pecans and coconut. Let the frosting cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally before frosting the cake.

1036

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole milk, 1 3/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk, 1 cup buttermilk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus, and more.

Yes, Coconut Pecan Cajeta Frosting (For German Chocolate Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coconut Pecan Cajeta Frosting (For German Chocolate Cake)

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