Pecan Crunch Icing
- Ingredients:6
- Servings:75
- Calories per serving:130
Pecan Crunch Icing
- Ingredients:6
- Servings:75
- Calories per serving:130
Perk up vanilla icing with coconut and a praline-like pecan mixture for a rich, enticing cake frosting.
Ingredient
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut, toasted | 8 oz | 2 1/2 cups |
| Pecans, finely chopped | 4 oz | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar, packed | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Vanilla extract | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
| Butter, unsalted, melted | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Gold Medal™ Ready-To-Spread Vanilla Crème Icing (11216) | 3 lb 12.00 oz | 6 cups |
Instructions
- Pecan Crunch Mixture
Combine pecans, brown sugar, vanilla and butter into a small mixing bowl and stir.
Deposit mixture onto a parchment-lined half sheet pan and spread evenly.
Bake as directed below and allow to cool.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
5-7 minutes |
Standard Oven |
375°F |
7-9 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in a convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 3 minutes of baking.
- Icing
Spread coconut evenly on parchment-lined half sheet pan; toast until lightly browned in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
Place vanilla icing in mixer bowl with whisk attachment; mix on medium speed for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add Pecan Crunch Mixture and toasted coconut; mix on medium speed for 45 seconds until well combined.
Use icing immediately, refrigerate or freeze until needed.
Recipe Tips
- Tip: Recipe amount will cover 1 full sheet cake or 130 cupcakes (with 0.5 oz of icing per cupcake).
Nutrition Facts
- Calories130
- Total Fat6g
- Protein0g
- Total Carbohydrate19g
- Sugars17g
Servings: 75
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 130
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 16% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | ½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 17g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 0,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 1&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1
