Instructions: Combine milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks and vanilla in a heavy saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly about 12 minutes or until thickened.

Mixture will be the consistency of pudding. Remove from heat and stir in coconut.

Cool completely and frost cake.

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