• Last updated 11/15/10 by AnniesEdibles

Posted by AnniesEdibles What can I say about this icing? It's sweet, but not too sweet. It's smooth. It's not greasy. It's light and airy and just melts in your mouth. It adds to the flavor of cakes/cupcakes, not detracts from it. I'm not a fan of frosting/icing. I'm a fan of cake. Too often, I think the copious amounts of icing you find on cake just makes it overly sweet and... Gross. It's distracting! This icing goes perfectly with the banana cake recipe I've posted. Ingredients 1 cup milk 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1½ cup brown sugar 1 cup... read more

• Last updated 11/15/10 by ninasonrisa

Posted by ninasonrisa I was looking for a recepe that did not have milk and found this one. I had to share it with you. It was so gud tasted like nutela. It was a good hit. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 6 tablespoons cornstarch 4 tablespoons cocoa (i used hershey powder unsweeted) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Instructions 1. Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and cocoa in a medium sauce pan 2. whisk in the water. 3. Heat over medium until it gets thick and starts to boil . Boil for 1 - 2 minutes. 4. Make sure you... read more

• Last updated 11/12/10 by luvbuttercream

Posted by luvbuttercream I found this recipe on a site that of course I can not remember for the life of me. It pairs wonderfully with a Pumpkin Pecan cake that I just posted as well. Ingredients •1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin •1/2 cup dark honey •1/2 cup granulated sugar •1/2 teaspoon salt •2 teaspoons cinnamon •1 3/4 cups butter, room temperature •1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions 1.Combine gelatin and 2 tablespoons water and let set for at least 10 minutes. 2.Bring honey and sugar + 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small... read more

• Last updated 11/12/10 by AudreysCakes

Posted by AudreysCakes I made this frosting recently for two orders I had. It held up very well in the heat and crusted nicely. Not too sweet. The recipe makes enough to cover and fill two 12x18 sheet cakes, and crumb coat two round 10x10. Ingredients 6 Sticks unsalted butter 1 cup crisco 7 tbls heavy whipping cream 6 tbls vanilla I 4lb package of C&H powdered sugar Instructions First cream all your butter till very soft, then add your cup of crisco and mix together till both are smoothly combined. Now graudually start adding your powder sugar. ... read more

• Last updated 11/11/10 by badylugs80

Posted by badylugs80 My favorite paring for this icing is wedding cake! I 1st made it with a dreamsicle cake and it was heavenly! It's my absolute favorite icing recipe...It tastes buttery with out any butter flavor. It stands up well in heat and is easy to work with. This is a white buttercream. Add color to surprise your guests! Ingredients 1 1/2 cup shortening (or for higher temps 3/4 c. shortening, 3/4 c. high ratio shortening) 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp butter flavor 1/2 tsp orange flavor 1 tsp Creme Bouquet flavor pinch of popcorn salt 5 tbsp whipping cream 6-7 tbsp... read more

• Last updated 11/11/10 by badylugs80

Posted by badylugs80 I discovered this by accident but I'm so in love with it! It's my most requested flavor and I love to pair it with wedding cake. This is a white buttercream and it crusts well. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup shortening (3/4 c shortening, 3/4 cup high ratio shortening for high heat) 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp butter flavor 1/2 tsp orange extract 1 tsp Creme Bouquet flavor pinch of salt 5 tbs heavy whipping cream 6-7 tbs half & half 2 lb bag of powder sugar Instructions Cream shortening until there are no lumps. Add all flavors and salt... read more

• Last updated 10/28/10 by cakemaker1015

Posted by cakemaker1015 This is a good creamy recipe that tastes great too! It is stiff so you can make flowers and decorate cakes with it, but it won't have enough crisco to get that greasy feeling in your mouth. If it is to thick to spread (It souldn't be) you can add a bit of milk, just a little bit, and mix that in, or you could microwave it for just a few seconds! don't microwave it to long! Oh! It also takes colors very well, and it is pretty white Ingredients 1 stick- unsalted butter, room temp. 1 and 2/3 cups- powder sugar about 1/3 (can add more to... read more

• Last updated 9/29/10 by Erin3085

Posted by Erin3085 This is a recipe I tweaked a little and use as a filling for chocolate cakes, or a frosting for vanilla cakes. Could frost either, but I just prefer a more subtle chocolate than a chocolate overload. This recipe makes enough for me to frost 24 cupcakes and a small 6-inch cake. :) Enjoy! Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 5 tbsp. All-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup room temp. butter. 1 tsp vanilla flavoring 1/2 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies. Instructions Whisk together the milk and flour in a medium saucepan over... read more

• Last updated 9/29/10 by zespri

Posted by zespri This is a Martha Stewart recipe. I wasn't able to find any caramel buttercream recipes on cakecentral by searching, so figured I'd share this one as it is yummy! I made some last night using home-made dulce de luche for the caramel. It was pale in colour, and the caramel flavour was subtle, it was really nice! It piped easily onto cupcakes, and crusted quite quickly. In the directions she mentions adding milk at two different points. I'm not sure what that's all about, I just added the two tablespoons along with the other wet ingredients, and... read more

• Last updated 9/18/10 by EvArt

Posted by EvArt I don't remember who I got this simple recipe from, but when I use it, everyone raves over it!! It's become one of my family's favorite frostings on a spice cake (Also tastes great on a carrot cake or chocolate). Ingredients 1. Your Fav Cream Cheese Frosting recipe or 1 can store bought cream cheese frosting. 2. Folgers Instant Coffee 3. Approx. 1 tsp very hot water (Or less!) Instructions 1. In a small cup or bowl put the tsp of very hot water and mix in about 1 - 2 tsp of the instant coffee and mix til dissolved. You only want enough... read more