Buttercream Help!!!!

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pinknlee Posted 22 Dec 2005 , 3:22am
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It is best to make buttercream frosting in advance, or to make it when you need it?

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MariaLovesCakes Posted 22 Dec 2005 , 3:26am
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Originally Posted by pinknlee

It is best to make buttercream frosting in advance, or to make it when you need it?




Well, everything is better the when it is fresher, BUT, with buttercream if you have time you can make it like a week in advance and leave it at room temp.

OR, you can freeze it and then use it when you need it.

Buttercream tastes good either way.

So, it is up to you, either making in advance or when you need it, it is okay both ways. icon_biggrin.gif

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MelC Posted 22 Dec 2005 , 3:36am
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The only reason (other than simple time crunch) to make it ahead of time, is if you need dark or strong colours (i.e. black or red) ... making it and colouring it a couple of days ahead of time lets the colour develop.

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Cakepro Posted 22 Dec 2005 , 5:29am
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I prefer to make buttercream icing at least a day in advance because it gives it time for the flavor to develop. Shortening-based buttercream tastes much better a day or two after it's been made!

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bubblezmom Posted 22 Dec 2005 , 2:17pm
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You're right cakepro. It's been awhile since I've made an all crisco based frosting, but it does taste way better the next day. The texture also improves.

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stephanie214 Posted 24 Dec 2005 , 2:54am
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I make mine ahead of time with no problems...I use the half and half.

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