Coconut Pecan Frosting Recipe

This frosting recipe is perfect the frosting for a German chocolate cake.

3 egg yolks
1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
1 T. butter
1 1/2 c. flaked coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. pure bourbon vanilla extract

Beat eggs, milk, sugar, and butter. Cook over medium heat for about 12 minutes, stirring until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; add coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Beat until cool and of spreading consistency. Frost between layers, top, and sides.