Best 4 Scrumptious Penuche Frosting Recipes

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Scrumptious penuche frosting is a rich, caramel-flavored frosting that is perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is made with brown sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla extract, and has a smooth, creamy texture. Penuche frosting is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. You can add chopped nuts, spices, or even chocolate chips to the frosting to create a unique and flavorful topping for your desserts. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipe for scrumptious penuche frosting, along with tips and tricks for making the perfect frosting.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

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



Easy Penuche Icing image

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.

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.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy saucepan to make the frosting, as it will help to prevent scorching.
  • Stir the frosting constantly while it is cooking, to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Bring the frosting to a full boil, then remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes before adding the butter.
  • Beat the frosting until it is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk to thin it out.
  • If the frosting is too thin, return it to the saucepan and cook it over low heat until it thickens.
  • Store the frosting 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 on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it classic or with a twist, penuche frosting is sure to please everyone.

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