Scrumptious Penuche Frosting

          

This scrumptious caramel-flavored frosting is the perfect frosting for any yummy cake. It is perfect on basic yellow cake as well as homemade pound cake. Some love it on chocolate cake as well.

Original recipe makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in half-and-half cream and salt and return to a boil, continuing to stir. Remove the caramel from the heat and allow to cool to lukewarm, then add vanilla.
  2. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar with an electric mixer until smooth, being careful not to over-beat. If the frosting becomes too thick, hot water can be added to thin it out. Spread over a cooled cake and sprinkle with pecans. Allow the frosting to set before serving, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 124 kcal
Carbohydrates: 19.7 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Fat: 5.2 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 0.3 g
Sodium: 47 mg