Famous Recipes - Coconut-Spice Bars

Coconut-Spice Bars Ingredients Batter: 1 package (18.25 ounces) spice cake mix 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1 large egg 1/4 cup milk Frosting: 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk or evaporated skim milk 3/4 cup butter, cut into pieces 5 large egg yolks 3 cups sweetened flake coconut (from 14-ounce bag) 1-1/2 cups pecans, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Batter: In large bowl, mix together cake mix, butter, egg and milk. Beat until thick but smooth, 2 minutes. Spread in prepared pan.

3. Bake in 350 degree F oven until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cake cool in pan on a wire rack.

4. Frosting: Meanwhile, in medium-size saucepan, stir together sugar, evaporated milk, butter and egg yolks. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly; simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, pecans, cinnamon and cloves.

5. Pour frosting over lightly cooled bar; smooth frosting to edges of pan. Let cool completely, about 2 hours. Cut into 36 bars and serve immediately. Or store bars in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Makes 32 bars.

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