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post #376 of 620
8/5/09 at 1:22pm
ilithyiya: I purchased one over the weekend. I agree with you...IT WORKS GREAT!
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post #377 of 620
8/17/09 at 7:54pm
I have two questions about buttercream, one how to make it less sweet, and can you but white fondant over chocolate buttercream
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post #378 of 620
8/19/09 at 1:37pm
I would love to find out how to get that bakery type buttercream that does not thin as you are piping your cake. The buttercream is fine for a while, and then after I have been piping for a few minutes, it starts to thin out and not be firm anymore. What is the secret? My friend and I have tried several recipes and no luck. I usually use the crusting buttercream recipe with butter and crisco.
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post #379 of 620
8/21/09 at 3:56pm
Hi!

All about buttercream---what I great idea for an article!!!

My input:

I have found that warm water has worked best for me, when making buttercream.

I use 2 parts butter and 1 part shortening for my buttercream. And, I've found that using warm water (as needed), to get it the right consistency has worked the best. It seems to make the buttercream nice and light.

Happy Baking!
Jeff
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post #380 of 620
9/4/09 at 11:49pm
Is there a way to make buttercream icing without making it taste sooo sugary..??

I add 14 tsp popcorn salt to my buttercream. Takes away some of the sweet taste.
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post #381 of 620
9/13/09 at 1:43pm
To cut the sweetness, I add cornstarch to my icing. Not only does it help cut the sweetness, it also helps with humidity.
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post #382 of 620
9/16/09 at 6:14pm
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Originally Posted by cindycakes2

The best tip I learned about buttercream icing was how to ice and smooth. Using the icing tip to place icing on the cake, then using a long smoothing spatula to even the icing out. After letting it sit for about 10-15 minutes, I then use VIVA paper towels to smooth the icing out. I get great results with this, even if I have to patch and repair when I am setting up a wedding cake. This could be another good section on buttercream.....how to patch and repair. I can't wait to read all the tips!

cindycakes2...I love the idea of VIVA paper towels...is it because they are totally smooth? Will this help if I am looking for smooth rounded edges on cakes with buttercream icing to give it that smooth rounded "fondant" look? I would assume I would let the icing sit and crust a bit, correct?
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post #383 of 620
9/19/09 at 10:16am
Don't forget to add the section about not freezing a cake iced with colored buttercream icing. What a disaster. Colors will bleed out of the icing all over your cake. A lesson learn the hard way for this newbie.
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If you are a newbie you might want to check out
my blog!
www.cakenewbies.blogspot.com
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post #384 of 620
9/21/09 at 9:05pm
What is a icing base and where do you get it TY icon_smile.gif
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post #385 of 620
9/21/09 at 9:47pm
Penny Sue....You mentioned using 3 to 4 oz of white chocolate to your reg Buttercream...do you fully melt it first? and @ what time in the mixing do you add the white Chocolate? TY icon_smile.gif
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post #386 of 620
9/23/09 at 12:44pm
The last batch of buttercream I made was disappointing...I did two cakes last weekend and I found it very hard to smooth out, when I usually have no problems. Then there were lots of air bubbles that left voids in my smoothed icing. Does anyone have any insight as to why this may be? Usually I can get a pretty flawless surface. I am doing my first wedding cake next weekend...in all buttercream...so I definitely don't want this happening again.

Also, what are your thoughts on using margarine in buttercream?

And, what is a good material to cover a cake board with for a wedding cake? I want it to be white...for party cakes, I usually use fanci-foil wrap or freezer paper for white...will this look okay for a wedding cake base?? Thanks!
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post #387 of 620
9/26/09 at 8:19am
I am so glad to see this topic. I love to work with a buttercream and do so for about four years. But I am still searching for good buttercream receipe.I hope I can find one on this website.
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post #388 of 620
10/7/09 at 10:36pm
It's not smooth like my wilton books and classes. Maybe too dry....no then it wasn't stiff enough......UGH
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post #389 of 620
10/21/09 at 4:14pm
i've read ton's of questions that have really helped but i'm looking for the answers, anyway how long can i freeze buttercream, and edna has a great video on u-tube on the viva method. Thanks
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post #390 of 620
10/30/09 at 3:14pm
Personally, I like to use Swiss Buttercream for fillings and American Buttercream (crusting buttercream) for the crumb coat, especially if you are working with fondant. Swiss buttercream is so unbelievably delicious and fluffy and creamy, and doesnt have that ridiculously sweet sugary flavor. American buttercream is great for the crumbcoating because it is a bit more stable and crusts over nicely icon_smile.gif
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