Pecan Praline Frosting Recipe: Pralines As Icing On the Cake

pecan praline frosting icing recipeTraditional southern pecan pralines get their toasty sweetness from chopped pecans and brown sugar.  This classic candy was originally made by hand in a copper kettle.  The best pralines balance the taste of brown sugar and milk fat, along with a chewy and sometimes tooth-pulling crunch. Its vanilla and caramel undertones make this a much-loved treat on chocolate devil’s food cake.  (If you like this nutty icing recipe, you may also enjoy our Hazelnut Praline Frosting Recipe.)

We went searching for a pecan praline frosting recipe, one that is like a traditional praline, just in frosting form for cakes or cupcakes.  This recipe from Recipezaar is the best example of how this a favorite southern confection becomes the perfect frosting for a chocolate fudge or moist buttermilk cake.  It would also taste wonderful on a coffee or espresso cake.  An apple walnut cake or banana cake is also the perfect thing for the praline icing.  A bourbon glaze or whipped cream would be a nice compliment, as would a garnish of a piece pecan brittle or some caramelized bananas.  For a bit more spice, prepare a batch of spiced pecans which add a sweet and salty component.

Pecan Praline Frosting Recipe

1/4 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1/3 cup whipping cream

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

  • Combine the butter, brown sugar and whipping cream in a 2 quart saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Boil 1 min; remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Add the pecans and stir gently for 2-5 minutes, or until the frosting begins to cool and thicken slightly.
  • Pour immediately over the cake.

(Do yourself a favor and don’t look at the nutrition facts for this recipe).

You’ll find the full cake recipe for the accompanying New Orleans Double Chocolate Fudge Cake found here.

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