German Chocolate Cupcakes

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Caramel Coconut Pecan Frosting for German Chocolate Cupcakes
Recipe Slightly Adapted from: Recipe.com


Ingredients:

• 1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk
• 3/4 c. brown sugar
• 1/3 c. butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 c. sweetened flaked coconut (you can add more if you’d like)
• 3/4 c. chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Over medium heat, whisk together the milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a medium saucepan. Whisk constantly until smooth, thick, and golden brown.
2. Remove from heat and add the coconut and pecans. Mix in with a rubber spatula. 
3. Let cool slightly before topping cupcakes!