1 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. sugar
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. coconut
1 c. pecans

Cook milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla over medium heat, stirring until thick (12 minutes). Remove and add coconut and pecans. Cool before frosting cake.