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Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting

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This scrumptious recipe for Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting is the perfect match for any Sugar Free German Chocolate Cake recipe!
4.65 from 62 votes
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This Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting recipe is the perfect match for most any cake.
I like that it tastes so much like the actual German Chocolate Cake frosting but, without all of the added sugar in it.
 

Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting

Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting

 
This is the first of a two part recipe for German Chocolate Cake.
The cake portion of this recipe will follow this recipe for the frosting.
 

A while back I had a request from a reader for a Sugar Free German Chocolate cake recipe.
It took me a bit of thought on how to make this recipe as there are a few of the ingredients in the actual recipe with sugar in it that are hard to substitute in for. However, I think that i have made a suitable recipe that will come pretty close to the actual German Chocolate Cake recipe itself. YAY!
 

From what I have been told, German Chocolate Cake is actually an American cake.

It got its name from the use of German Chocolate in it. The frosting in this version of the cake is a rich in flavor and very sweet frosting.

This version of the frosting is not as sweet in taste as the original frosting.
However, this one is still a good match for the original. The good news is that this frosting recipe is not laden with sugar.

Like the original recipe, this recipe calls for coconut flakes.

Coconut flakes do have natural sugar in them, although it is not a lot of sugar.

Look for Shredded Coconut Flakes, Organic Unsweetened, Desiccated, Gluten Free, and Sugar Free

Organic Coconut Flakes
Organic Coconut Flakes.
100% USDA Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free. Great for Paleo and Vegan diets.
100% pure and all-natural coconut - no added sugars, no whiteners and no preservatives. An ideal plant-based and gluten-free ingredient for baking - add to macaroons or paleo desserts, and top on smoothies, granolas or yogurt.
This is a smaller shred of coconut meat than Fiesta Tropicalé Organic Coconut Chips (Large Coconut Flakes).

 

Also needed for this recipe is evaporated milk.

Evaporated Milk does have some natural sugar in it. Each serving has about three grams of sugar.

However, if you want to substitute an alternative for the evaporated milk, here are a couple of ideas for you to try.
Coconut Milk is one kind of milk that you can try (1:1 in a recipe) in place of the evaporated milk. Using half and half instead of the evaporated milk is another idea that you can try. I have not tried either however, I suspect that both may be worth a try for you.

 

This recipe also calls for chopped pecans.

While you could omit the pecans or substitute in another nut, you should know that pecans are pretty much the standard for this icing. So, as a result, I would stick to using the pecans however, you could use fewer of them if you feel as if there are too many of them in this recipe for your liking.

I should also alert you to one more ingredient that is in this recipe.
This recipe calls for egg yolks.
Using egg yolks in this frosting is also a pretty standard thing to do. However, we will be cooking this frosting over the stove (that's right- a frosting that we actually cook!) so please be sure to make sure that you cook this correctly. Also, be sure to refrigerate your cake accordingly.

 

It is not unusual to also use an icing or ganache on this cake.

The icing or ganache usually goes on top of the cake and under the frosting. You can find my recipe for sugar free ganache here.
 

Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.

 

  • How to Make a Sugar Free German Chocolate Cake.
  • Sugar Free Strawberry Poke Cake.
  • Also, Sugar Free White Cake Recipe.

 

Keep up to date with my recipes

 

You can check out my guide on baking with sugar alternatives on Amazon
 

I have some great tips on which alternatives may work in a recipe such as this one.

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Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting
Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting

The recipe for Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting

As mentioned, this recipe calls for this recipe calls for coconut flakes.This recipe also includes chopped pecans. Also, this recipe calls for evaporated milk.

However, if you want to substitute an alternative for the evaporated milk, here are a couple of ideas for you to try.
Coconut Milk is one kind of milk that you can try (1:1 in a recipe) in place of the evaporated milk. Using half and half instead of the evaporated milk is another idea that you can try. I have not tried either however, I suspect that both may be worth a try for you.
 

What you will need to make this Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting

 

  • Sugar Alternative- Equivalent to 1 ¼ cups of sugar. Please use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar in volume for best results.
  • Butter- 1 ½ sticks (¾ cup).
  • Evaporated Milk- 1 ½ cups. Please see post for alternatives that you can try to sub in for the evaporated milk.
  • Egg Yolks- 4 beaten.
  • Chopped Pecans- 1 ¼ cups.
  • Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
  • Coconut- 2 cups shredded or flaked.

How to make this Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting.

 

  • Use a small saucepan (2 quart is a good size) for this recipe. In that saucepan, whisk together the sugar alternative, butter, evaporate milk, and egg yolks. Then place the saucepan on low to medium heat. Whisk or stir constantly while this mixture heats up. When it begins to thicken and turn brown, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove the frosting from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients. Allow this to cool before using. This should be enough frosting for a two layered German Chocolate Cake. Please refrigerate the frosting and the frosted cake.

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Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting
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4.65 from 62 votes

Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting

This scrumptious recipe for Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting is the perfect match for any Sugar Free German Chocolate Cake recipe!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Cooling time20 mins
Total Time27 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Search Result: dessert, keto, low carb, pancakes, sugar free
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups Splenda granular
  • ¾ cups Butter
  • 1 ½ cups Evaporated Milk see post for alternatives
  • 4 Egg Yolks beaten
  • 1 ¼ cups Pecans chopped
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Coconut flakes or shredded

Instructions

  • Use a small saucepan (2 quart is a good size) for this recipe. In that saucepan, whisk together the sugar alternative, butter, evaporate milk, and egg yolks. Then place the saucepan on low to medium heat. Whisk or stir constantly while this mixture heats up. When it begins to thicken and turn brown, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove the frosting from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients. Allow this to cool before using. This should be enough frosting for a two layered German Chocolate Cake. Please refrigerate the frosting and the frosted cake.
    Sugar Free German Chocolate Frosting

Recipe Notes

As mentioned, this recipe calls for this recipe calls for coconut flakes.This recipe also includes chopped pecans. Also, this recipe calls for evaporated milk.
However, if you want to substitute an alternative for the evaporated milk, here are a couple of ideas for you to try.
Coconut Milk is one kind of milk that you can try (1:1 in a recipe) in place of the evaporated milk. Using half and half instead of the evaporated milk is another idea that you can try. I have not tried either however, I suspect that both may be worth a try for you.
Please see post for details on this recipe. Also, nutritional values may vary.
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 0.8mg
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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