• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⅓ cups coconut
• 1 cup pecan pieces

1. Cook milk, granulated sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until thickened.
2. Add coconut and pecans. Cool, and then beat until it is of spreading consistency.

Makes 2 to 2½ cups, enough for a 3-layer cake