German Frosting

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German Frosting — front of the card
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German Frosting — back of the card
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5 min active · 20 min total · enough frosting for one cake (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup margarine (oleo)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Coconut, to taste (quantity not specified)
  • Nuts, to taste (quantity not specified)

Steps

  1. Combine the evaporated milk, sugar, margarine, and egg yolks in a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring as needed.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Add coconut, nuts, and vanilla; stir to combine.
  5. Cool slightly, then pour over cake.