Pecan Praline Frosting Recipe: Pralines Become Icing On the Cake

sarita — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:42:53 +0000

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 This classic candy was originally made by hand in a copper kettle.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.

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 cake. A bourbon glaze or whipped cream would be a nice compliment, as would a garnish of a pecan praline.

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).

Full cake recipe for the accompanying New Orleans Double Chocolate Fudge Cake found here.

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Pecan Praline Frosting Recipe: Pralines Become Icing On the Cake