*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    COCONUT-PECAN FILLING AND FROSTING

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Evaporated milk or heavy
                        Cream
   1       c            Sugar
   3                    Egg yolks, slightly beaten
     1/2   c            Butter or margarine
   1       t            Vanilla
   1 1/3   c            Shredded coconut
   1       c            Chopped pecans

  Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla in
  a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly
  until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes.  Remove from
  heat.  Add coconut and pecans.  Cool until of
  spreading consistency, beating occasionally.
  
  Makes 2 1/2 cups or enough to cover the tops of 3
  9-inch layers.  For thinner frosting, use only 2 egg
  yolks.
 


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