Originally Posted by
toverly
Look for a recipe for Penuche Candy. It's a brown sugar/butter based candy that can be used as frosting. It has to be spread on hot then when it cools, it becomes fudge consistency. I grew up with a carrot cake with that kind of frosting.
Oh...that sounds lovely! I grew up with Penuche during the holidays and I haven't tasted that in years. I think that it is similar to what I'm looking for. I'll scout around for it...thanks!