Praline Frosting

This is the frosting for Bourbon-Chocolate Cake With Praline Frosting.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Yields: 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons  whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Bake pecans on a baking sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once.
2. Bring butter, brown sugar, and cream to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring often; boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat, and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add toasted pecans; stir gently 3 minutes or until frosting begins to cool and thicken slightly.