2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. evaporated milk
2 egg yolks
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. flaked coconut
2/3 c. chopped pecans

In saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolk, shortening and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat, until mixture comes to a boil (about 12 minutes). Remove from heat. Add coconut and pecans. Beat until frosting is thick. Cool 15 minutes. Spread only on tops of cake layers.

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