German Cake Icing

German Cake Icing

2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups flaked cocoa
1 cup chopped nuts

In a saucepan combine sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and shortening.  Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.  Remove from heat, add vanilla, coconut, and pecans.  Beat until thick.  Cook fifteen minutes.  Spread only between layers and on top of the cake. 

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