German Chocolate Cake Recipe

As requested, here is the recipe for the cake I made for Matt.  I did a boxed cake (easy) and followed this for the  frosting:


Coconut-Pecan Frosting: In a medium saucepan slightly beat 1 egg. Stir in one 5-ounce can (2/3 cup) evaporated milk, 2/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup butter. Cook and stir over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in 1-1/3 cups flaked coconut and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Cover and cool thoroughly.


As I said before, I had two coconuts and used them for the frosting but if you bought coconut this would be a lot easier than the way I did it.  The link to the recipe is here at Better Homes and Gardens (my favorite cookbook!)  Also, for my cake I doubled the frosting.  


Enjoy!