Best 7 Easy Penuche Frosting Recipes

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If you're looking for an easy and delicious frosting that will add a touch of sweetness to your baked goods, penuche frosting is the perfect choice. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this frosting is quick and easy to make, and it's perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.

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GRANDMA'S PENUCHE FROSTING



Grandma's Penuche Frosting image

This was my Grandmother's recipe. It was on a handwritten note inside her "school" cookbook. She made this often. It has been and will continue to be a family favorite. This is real good on chocolate cake.

Provided by Tarynne

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 1 recipe

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup hot milk
powdered sugar (about 3 cups)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan.
  • Add brown sugar and bring to a boil.
  • continue cooking for 1 minute until thickens.
  • Let set 15 minutes.
  • Mix in hot milk.
  • Add powdered sugar gradually till spreading consisitancy.
  • If it gets too thick add a little milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1688.8, Fat 94.3, SaturatedFat 59.7, Cholesterol 252.6, Sodium 901.9, Carbohydrate 218.7, Sugar 213.5, Protein 3.2

EASY PENUCHE ICING



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This recipe comes from an old version of the Betty Crocker Cookbook that my mother got when she first married. It is wonderful addition to any chocolate cake. Enough for 2 - 8" or 9" layers or 1 - 13x9" oblong cake.

Provided by Debbie Smith

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 3/4-2 cups confectioners' sugar
ice water

Steps:

  • Melt butter in sauce pan.
  • Stir in brown sugar.
  • Boil and stir over low heat for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Cool to lukewarm.
  • Gradually stir in confectioner's sugar.
  • Place pan in ice water and stir until thick enough to spread.

SCRUMPTIOUS PENUCHE FROSTING



Scrumptious Penuche Frosting image

This scrumptious caramel-flavored frosting is the perfect frosting for any yummy cake. It is perfect on basic yellow cake as well as homemade pound cake. Some love it on chocolate cake as well.

Provided by HappyBakerBrittany

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup half-and-half cream
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 31 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

PENUCHE FUDGE



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This is a favorite recipe that has been in our family for over 20 years. My aunt taught me how to make it when I was 12 years old and I am still making it today. -Jhana Seidler, Venice, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 pounds (81 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars, milk, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla and remaining butter to pan (do not stir)., Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 40 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Add walnuts; continue beating until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen (about 10 minutes total). Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PENUCHE



Penuche image

This is a delicious candy recipe of my late father's that he just loved to make. We loved it, too!

Provided by Paula

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Butter an 8x8 inch square dish.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, white sugar, cream, corn syrup and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and let cool without stirring until bottom of pan is lukewarm. Pour in vanilla and beat until creamy. Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 12.8 mg, Sugar 10 g

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE WITH PENUCHE FROSTING



Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Cake with Penuche Frosting image

My aunt, who was born in the 1920s, passed this recipe down to me. She made the cake from scratch from start to finish because she didn't have modern amenities to help her in the kitchen. The penuche frosting goes with the cake nicely. -Beth Vorst, Columbus Grove, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup chopped pecans
PENUCHE FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the brown sugar, milk and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY PENUCHE FROSTING



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Categories     Dessert     Stew

Yield 1 9x13 pan cake

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup milk
1 ¾ - 2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in brown sugar. Boil and stir over low heat 2 minutes. Stir in milk. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually stir in powdered sugar. Enough for 9 x 13 inch cake.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter at room temperature to ensure a smooth and creamy frosting.
  • To achieve the right consistency, add milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired texture is reached.
  • If your frosting is too thick, add more milk to thin it out.
  • If your frosting is too thin, beat it for a longer period to thicken it up.
  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
  • To add a nutty flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • For a more decorative look, swirl different colors of frosting together.
  • Penuche frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Penuche frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to top a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, penuche frosting is a great option for your next dessert. With its rich flavor and smooth texture, penuche frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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