scrumptious penuche frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 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)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• 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.
• 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.