German Chocolate Cake Icing

1 c Sugar
3 Egg yolks; slightly beaten
1 ts Vanilla
1 c Evaporated milk
1/2 c Butter
1 1/3 c Coconut
1 c Chopped pecans Combine sugar, milk, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat, add coconut and pecans. Cool and beat occasionally until spreading consistency.
Will frost & fill 8", 2-layer cake.