Print Recipe
Pecan Frosting
 
recipe image
Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
This recipe goes with Jam Cake
Ingredients:
3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Combine 2 cups sugar and whipping cream in a medium saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and set aside.
2. Place remaining 1 cup sugar in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and becomes a golden syrup. Add butter, stirring well.
3. Gradually pour syrup mixture into reserved cream mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (240°).
4. Remove from heat, and beat mixture at medium speed of electric mixer 5 minutes or until thick enough to spread. Spread immediately on cooled cake.
By RecipeOfHealth.com