Pecan Praline Frosting Recipe: Pralines As Icing On the Cake
Traditional 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 This classic candy was originally made by hand in a copper kettle.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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