Chantilly Frosting

Directions

1. 1
   Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla in the top portion of a double boiler, or in a bowl placed over a saucepan of boiling water.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat until thick, about 12 minutes, stirring constantly to keep the eggs from scrambling and the frosting from clumping.
3. 3
   Remove from heat. Add coconut and/or nuts if desired. Cool, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to spread.
4. 4
   Makes enough to frost a 9- by-13-inch cake or two 8-inch layers.