Ladies I need help finding this icing recipe!

Misscindy · ‎03-23-2010

My mother who died in 1987 after having committed suicide left behind a recipe for apple cake that had some type of a glazed or caramel icing drizzled over it. She used to make it in a bundt cake pan or regular pan. The icing would get a bit hard as it cooled. My sister Donna had the recipe but has now passed away ! My brother in law cannot find the recipe. If you have any ideas for this icing or cake I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

shoekitty · ‎03-10-2010

I use this one for bread pudding and bundt cakes. It seems like it is what you are looking for. I use half and half or cream for the milk though. But regular milk might make it harder.

1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. milk
1 3/4 to 2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar

Melt butter in saucepan. Add brown sugar. Boil over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in milk. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually add sugar. Beat until thick enough to spread. Add a little hot water, if needed.

alarmclock · ‎06-12-2010

I use this one from Taste of Home.

Hard Shell Caramel Icing

1-1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 cup brown sugar; packed
3/4 cup canned evaporated milk
1 T. butter
1 tsp. vanilla (I used pure vanilla)
1/8 tsp. salt (I used a little pinch)

Cook sugars and milk to soft-ball stage.

Add butter; stir to mix.

Cool.

Add vanilla and salt.

Beat.

Add confectioners' sugar if needed to thicken or milk to keep smooth as it hardens.

This icing forms a hard shell.

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

This is an Amish frosting I just looked up, if you want to try it: (not sure if these harden)

Caramel Frosting

2 1/2 C. butter

5 C. brown sugar

1 1/4 C. Milk

9 C. Powered sugar

(This must make a lot!)

Melt butter in saucepan and then add brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil. Let cool and add to powdered sugar. Mix well.

OR

Caramel Frosting

1 stick margarine or butter

3/4 C. brown sugar

pinch of salt

1/4 C. cream

1 box powdered sugar

1 tsp. maple flavoring

Melt butter and add brown sugar and cream. Mix thoroughly. Add powdered sugar, maple flavoring and salt. Mix well.

NiteStar · ‎03-10-2010

I'm really sorry about your mother. I realize 27 years have passed, but that must have been a very difficult time for the family she left behind. ${#emotions_dlg.sad}$ Also sorry to hear your sister has also passed.

I don't know of an icing recipe that sounds close to what you describe, but if it's not a secret family recipe, I would love to have the recipe for the apple cake.

My best to you and your family.

Misscindy · ‎03-23-2010

Thank you so much for all of your replies ladies. It means so much to me. NITESTAR I don't even have the apple cake recipe. I was going to find one that was similar to it. My nephew tried to copy her apple cake recipe and did a pretty good job but wasn't able to duplicate the frosting. If we ever find the recipe I would be more than happy to pass it along to you and the other ladies. Thank you again for your replies.

kittyloo · ‎03-11-2010

This may be what you're looking for. This was my gramma's recipe. Top while hot 1cup powdered sugar 1/2 cube butter 1/2 tsp soda 1 tablespoon white corn syrup 1 tsp vanilla Add all ingredients bring to a boil. Boil 5mins Remove from heat add vanilla. Don't start early. Hardens quickly. 5 mins before cake comes out of oven. This is excellent