Scrumptious Penuche Frosting Recipe
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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."

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Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 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 (optional)

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 125 | Total Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 11mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by HappyBakerBrittany 
In "my version" of this popular southern recipe, if you do not use a hand mixer, it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2009 by Roxanne J.R. 
MMM...delicious frosting. It was perfect in the sweetness department. As it cooled, it took a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by Patty Cakes Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I forgot to sift the sugar, but it was smooth anyway, It tasted divine! I made a chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by Kaye Lynn 
Outstanding! I followed the recipe exactly (except left out the pecans). It's delicious,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2009 by larkspur 
This is such an easy, yummy frosting recipe! I made it to top some zucchini spice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by MISTICAT57 
This was absolutely delicious on the Applesauce Spice cake I made yesterday. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by SUE DAWSON 
I wouldnt change a thing..just like mom used to make. It was delicious on an apple cake. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by JulieBlair1979 
Delicious and fudgey just like it's supposed to be! I like this frosting because it can be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by becca 
I made this for my Dil's bday and everyone loved it. I had to leave off the nuts(allergies)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2009 by Nicola 
Easy and good! MORE

 
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