Last Updated on December 31, 2022
Whether with German Chocolate Cake or your favorite recipe, this delicious coconut pecan frosting without eggs is the perfect addition. It is full of flavor and has a wonderful texture that is irresistible. You can’t go wrong with this tasty frosting, as it is particularly great for specialty cakes.
Though most coconut pecan frosting recipes contain eggs, this one doesn’t. It is simple to make, so no need to fret if you don’t have any prior baking experience. It is a fancy frosting that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Best Uses For Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe
Traditionally, coconut pecan frosting is used to make German Chocolate Cake. German Chocolate Cake was invented by Sam German, who developed a form of dark baking chocolate for Baker’s Chocolate Company.
The recipe for German Chocolate Cake calls for a chocolate cake that is made with melted chocolate. The cake is then layered with coconut pecan frosting. Oftentimes, chocolate frosting is used to decorate the sides of the cake.
In addition to German Chocolate Cake, coconut pecan frosting goes great with yellow cake, vanilla cake, and almond cake. It brings a wonderful flavor and texture to any cake and it is a popular choice among many bakers.
You can even use this coconut pecan frosting with other desserts as well. It goes amazing when topped on brownies and also tastes great with cookies. You can even use it to frost cupcakes, as they will be a big hit.
What You Need To Make This Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe
To make this coconut pecan frosting without eggs from My Recipes, you will need:
Ingredients:
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce cans)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans
Equipment:
- 3-quart heavy saucepan
- Whisk
- Offset spatula
- Mixing bowl
- Chopping board
- Sharp Knife
Step-by-step instructions:
Step one: Prepare your ingredients
Finely chop your coconut and toasted pecans. Set them aside while you make your frosting base.
Step two: Bring ingredients to a boil
With your 3-quart saucepan on medium-low heat, add your sweetened condensed milk, light brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk the ingredients constantly and bring the frosting mixture to a boil. It may take several minutes until your ingredients come to a boil.
Do not rush this recipe by turning the heat up to high. That will mess up the texture of the frosting and you will likely have to start the recipe all over.
Step three: Cook the frosting
Once the frosting has reached a boil, continue to cook it for three to five more minutes. While it cooks, constantly whisk the frosting.
Step four: Add the pecans and coconut
Once the frosting has reached a pudding-like consistency, could you remove it from the heat? Add in the pecans and toasted coconut, carefully stirring them into the frosting.
Step five: Frost your cake
Allow your frosting to fully cool and once cooled, add it to a mixing bowl. Use an offset spatula to decorate your cake or any baked goods. Due to the coconut and pecans in this recipe, it doesn’t work well with a piping bag and piping tip.
It is important that the frosting is fully cool before adding it to your baked goods. If it is still warm, it will likely run off the cake and be messy. Both the cake and frosting should be at room temperature before decorating.
Tips And Tricks
If you prefer pecan frosting without coconut, you can simply leave it out of this recipe. If desired, you can add another half cup of chopped toasted pecans in place of the coconut.
It is recommended to toast the pecans before adding them to your frosting. By toasting the pecans, you are enhancing their flavor and texture of it. Though you can skip toasting it, it is highly recommended to toast it for the best possible frosting.
In addition, you may also toast your coconut if desired. Toasting your coconut gives it a wonderful texture and delicious flavor. However, the frosting will also taste just as wonderful even without toasting the coconut.
If you have any leftover frosting, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. The frosting will last for up to three to four days in the fridge. Allow it to reach room temperature before using it, otherwise, the frosting will be too stiff to spread.
You can also freeze this frosting as well. To freeze, place your completely cooled frosting in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Your frosting will last for up to three to six months if properly stored in the freezer.
When ready to use your frozen pecan coconut frosting, allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for two hours. Once at room temperature, frost your cake or baked goods and store your frosted desserts in the fridge for three to four days.
Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk and not unsweetened condensed milk, which is also evaporated milk. By using evaporated milk, the frosting will lack the proper sweetness that gives it its delicious flavor.
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Does Coconut Pecan Frosting Need to be Refrigerated?
Sometimes frosting needs to be refrigerated, but this is not the case when it comes to coconut pecan frosting. This particular type of frosting is usually made using evaporated milk. If this is the case, then this frosting can be stored at room temperature; as long as it’s stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness. If you’d prefer, you can keep this frosting in the refrigerator, but there is no safety reason as to why you’d need to do this – it just keeps the frosting fresher for longer!
Can You Whip Coconut Pecan Frosting?
Of course! Whipping frosting is a quick, easy way to make it fluffy and light. Whipping encourages aerating and makes for a more delicious frosting, and this is the case when it comes to coconut pecan frosting.
Can You Buy Coconut Pecan Frosting?
Absolutely. Coconut pecan is an extremely popular frosting variety, so, unsurprisingly, many of the leading brands offer a coconut pecan frosting. My personal favorites are the Pillsbury Coconut Pecan frosting and the Betty Crocker Rich and Creamy Coconut Pecan frosting. You can pick these up with ease from stores like Walmart, for as little as $1.50. Store-bought frosting can save both time and money – and I’d highly recommend these two.
How to Make Canned Coconut Pecan Frosting Taste Like Homemade?
There are many ways you can spice up your canned coconut pecan frosting with ingredients you likely already have around your kitchen. The easiest way is to add fresh milk. You’ll only need around 1/2 – 1 cup of milk. Just be sure to add slowly and stir completely before you add any more, as you don’t want to thin the frosting out too much.
The overwhelming flavors of this frosting are coconut and pecans, so why not try adding extra of each to give it that homemade taste? Add some additional pecans or a small amount of coconut milk to enhance the flavors. And finally, you could try adding heavy whipping cream. It will make your frosting sweeter and improve the consistency too.
Is Pillsbury Coconut Pecan Frosting Vegan?
Before deciding whether coconut pecan frosting is vegan, we must look at the ingredients. The ingredients in this product are:
- sugar
- water
- dextrose
- palm oil
- coconut
- corn syrup
- toasted pecans
- canola oil
- corn starch
- mono and diglycerides
- salt
- pectin
- potassium sorbate
- natural and artificial flavors
- polysorbate 60
- citric acid
- soy lecithin
- artificial color
- cottonseed oil
- xanthan gum
- antioxidants
As you can probably tell from the list of ingredients, this product is completely vegan. As well as that, it’s also gluten-free and kosher; meaning it’s suitable for a range of dietary lifestyles. However, always check ingredient labels for the most up-to-date information on allergens.
Can You Pipe Coconut Pecan Frosting?
Of course! However, the frosting is usually very thick so you will need to use a wide piping tip. If you don’t feel comfortable piping a frosting so thick, you can use the coconut pecan frosting as a filling and then pipe simple chocolate buttercream on the top of your German chocolate cake.
A Delicious And Flavorful Coconut Pecan Frosting Without Eggs
This delicious frosting recipe is great for making German Chocolate Cake. It is also a wonderful addition to yellow cake, white cake, almond cake, brownies, and cookies. Not only does its flavor shine through, but also its texture.
This recipe is relatively easy to make and is a great recipe for bakers of all skill levels. Though it does take some time, you must be patient while making it for it to achieve its desirable texture. You don’t want to rush this frosting by turning up the heat too high, as that will only ruin it.
Did you enjoy this recipe for how to make coconut pecan frosting? If so, please share your thoughts and any questions you have about this frosting in the comment section down below, and share this recipe if you enjoyed it.
Delicious Coconut Pecan Frosting Without Eggs
Equipment
- 3-quart heavy saucepan
- Chopping board
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce cans)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- PREPARE YOUR INGREDIENTS. Finely chop your coconut and toasted pecans. Set them aside while you make your frosting base.1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut, 1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans
- BRING INGREDIENTS TO A BOIL. With your 3-quart saucepan on medium-low heat, add your sweetened condensed milk, light brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk the ingredients constantly and bring the frosting mixture to a boil. It may take several minutes until your ingredients come to a boil.Do not try to rush this recipe by turning the heat up to high. That will mess up the texture of the frosting and you will likely have to start the recipe all over.2 cans sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce cans), ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- COOK THE FROSTING. Once the frosting has reached a boil, continue to cook it for three to five more minutes. While it cooks, constantly whisk the frosting.
- ADD THE PECANS AND COCONUT. Once the frosting has reached a pudding-like consistency, remove it from the heat. Add in the pecans and toasted coconut, carefully stirring them into the frosting.1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans, 1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
- FROST YOUR CAKE. Allow your frosting to fully cool and once cooled, add it to a mixing bowl. Use an offset spatula to decorate your cake or any baked goods. Due to the coconut and pecans in this recipe, it doesn’t work well with a piping bag and piping tip.It is important that the frosting is fully cool before adding to your baked goods. If it is still warm, it will likely run off the cake and be messy. Both the cake and frosting should be at room temperature before decorating.
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