I hate crisco its greasy! High ratio shortening has different ingredients in it than regular shortening so it holds more liquid and sugar in it and it whips up much lighter. You can buy high ratio shortening at a cake supply store or a...
This one is refurbished but Anna on here ( Annabakescakes) says all 4 of hers that she owns are refurbished , she also knows of a website where to buy refurbished kitchenaid mixers for really good prices might want to personal message...
I've never tried this recipe but it gets high reviews
www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Double-Chocolate-Layer-Cake-101275
It is very rich. Maybe to rich for kids.
I freeze my cakes while they are still pretty warm ....not right out of the oven but I let it cool like 10 minutes than I double wrap with cling wrap and put in the freezer and I've never had the problem that you are having. I let my...
Yeah you have to much fat and not enough sugar in your recipe for it to crust. If you want a butter/shortening buttercream try starting out with a cup of each to 2 pounds of powdered sugar and some flavorings it should crust with that...