Bake a German Cake as directed on box. I did two rounds.
Frosting:
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Cook butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla until thickened, about 12-15 minutes. Then add coconut and pecans. Stir until thick enough to spread.
Frosting the sides is difficult and I found that it requires a pat and hold technique to keep it on the sides. Maybe let the frosting cool a bit before frosting. I've also read that you should frost between layers and top. Frosting the sides is just for a pretty look, not part of the TRUE German Chocolate Cake.
You can save a ton of money if you buy the nuts and crack and chop them yourself.
