1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
3 egg yolks
1/4 lb. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. Baker's coconut
1 c. chopped pecans

Combine first 5 ingredients in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens - takes about 12 minutes. Add coconut and pecans (may substitute walnuts). Beat until frosting is cool and thick enough to spread. Makes 2 2/3 cups frosting.

Spread on your favorite German Chocolate Cake.