Coconut-Pecan Frosting

5 oz. evaporated milk (small can)
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine
4 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
7 oz. coconut flake
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Stir milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla in a large saucepan. Stirring constantly, cook on medium heat 12 minutes or until thickened and golden brown. Remove from heat.

Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool to room temperature and of spreading consistency

Makes about 4 1/2 cups.