German Chocolate Cake

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 c. evaporated milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 c. butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tall can coconut (7 oz.)
• 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans

1. Bake cake according to directions on package, using 2 (9-inch) round pans.
2. Cool completely.
3. Beat egg yolks slightly and pour into heavy 2 to 3-quart saucepan.
4. Add sugar, butter, vanilla and milk.
5. Stir together well; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 10 to 12 minutes.
6. To help thicken, you may add 2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch.
7. Add to ingredients before starting to cook.
8. Remove from heat; add coconut and chopped pecans, stirring well to mix.
9. Cool completely and spread between layers. Spread the rest over top and sides of cake.

chocolate cake mix, sugar, milk, egg yolks, butter, vanilla, coconut, pecans

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=709153 (may not work)