German Chocolate Cake Frosting

1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter
1-1/3 cups coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Makes enough for a two-layer 8-inch cake.

1. Combine sugar, milk, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes.
   
2. Remove from heat; add coconut and pecans.
   
3. Cool and stir occasionally until spreading consistency.

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