Caramel Frosting

Delicious, creamy, smooth caramel frosting.

Yield

3 cups

Ingredients

1 pound light brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

In a medium, heavy saucepan, bring the sugar and cream to a rolling boil. Boil one minute. Add soda, and boil one more minute. Remove from heat. Add butter, but do not stir yet. Let the mixture cool completely.

Beat well. Stir in pecans if desired.

Additional Information

If frosting is runny, refrigerate until cold. Then beat until smooth.