Pecan Frosting Recipe

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Pecan Frosting
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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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4244.46 Kcal (17771 kJ)
Calories from fat 2737.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 304.22g 468%
Cholesterol 377.23mg 126%
Sodium 62.85mg 3%
Potassium 1154.02mg 25%
Total Carbs 396.72g 132%
Sugars 362.26g 1449%
Dietary Fiber 21.29g 85%
Protein 27.2g 54%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 7.1mg 39%
Calcium 284mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 511.32 Kcal (2141 kJ)
Calories from fat 329.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.65g 468%
Cholesterol 45.44mg 126%
Sodium 7.57mg 3%
Potassium 139.02mg 25%
Total Carbs 47.79g 132%
Sugars 43.64g 1449%
Dietary Fiber 2.57g 85%
Protein 3.28g 54%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 38%
Iron 0.9mg 39%
Calcium 34.2mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 109.4
    Points
  • 122
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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