Milk Vs. Water...

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caked4life Posted 1 Dec 2010 , 9:10pm
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Can you tell a difference when using one or the other in your buttercream?

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tiawanna02 Posted 1 Dec 2010 , 9:15pm
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water is cheaper icon_biggrin.gif I dont notice the difference in the flavor when I make icing

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sillywabbitz Posted 1 Dec 2010 , 10:32pm
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I prefer using the reconstituted coffee creamer that Sugar Shack recommends because it allows you to add flavor as well. My favorite is the Italian Sweet Cream but the Parisian Almond is also super yummy.

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BlakesCakes Posted 2 Dec 2010 , 1:28am
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I use heavy whipping cream and I find that it makes a huge difference in the texture and the flavor--rich but not overly sweet.

Rae

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bakingatthebeach Posted 2 Dec 2010 , 1:43am
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I use water, used to use milk, there isnt any difference

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sappy42 Posted 2 Dec 2010 , 4:53am
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I used to use water but switched to half and half and have gotten so many compliments on the flavor. I want to try the coffee creamers but haven't gotten to make a cake where I could use the fun flavors yet.

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MJ2008 Posted 2 Dec 2010 , 5:05am
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Originally Posted by BlakesCakes

I use heavy whipping cream and I find that it makes a huge difference in the texture and the flavor--rich but not overly sweet.

Rae




Does your frosting need to be refrigerated? I've wanted to try that for a while now but I wasn't sure if I would need to refrigerate it.

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BlakesCakes Posted 2 Dec 2010 , 5:25am
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No, it doesn't require refrigeration. It can stay at room temp for several days. The fats and the sugar act as a preservative.

Rae

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JanH Posted 5 Dec 2010 , 3:28am
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Originally Posted by BlakesCakes

I use heavy whipping cream and I find that it makes a huge difference in the texture and the flavor--rich but not overly sweet.

Rae




Ditto. thumbs_up.gif

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cupadeecakes Posted 5 Dec 2010 , 3:33am
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I use heavy cream, but I have tried corn syrup instead and didn't like the change in flavor it gave. If you don't think there's a big difference between water and milk, try it the next time you have a bowl of cereal! icon_wink.gif

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Crazboutcakes Posted 5 Dec 2010 , 4:00am
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I usually use milknever considered heavy cream but I just might think I will give it a try. I like the way the milk tastes.

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durell87 Posted 5 Dec 2010 , 4:18am
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i always use heavy whipping cream or the italian sweet cream creamer because it gives it a little something extra without completly changing the flavor. i also feel like it just overall makes it more special! icon_biggrin.gif

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KatsSuiteCakes Posted 5 Dec 2010 , 4:19am
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No, it doesn't require refrigeration. It can stay at room temp for several days. The fats and the sugar act as a preservative.




Ditto!! thumbs_up.gif

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thatslifeca Posted 5 Dec 2010 , 4:24am
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Originally Posted by BlakesCakes

I use heavy whipping cream and I find that it makes a huge difference in the texture and the flavor--rich but not overly sweet.

Rae



Ditto. thumbs_up.gif




Me too icon_biggrin.gifthumbs_up.gif

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Corrie76 Posted 5 Dec 2010 , 4:50am
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I use reconstituted powdered coffee-mate for my liquid. I realize that sugar can be a perservative but sugar also feeds bacteria too and I get paranoid about the dairy.

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JanH Posted 5 Dec 2010 , 5:53am
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Originally Posted by MadameRaz

I use reconstituted powdered coffee-mate for my liquid. I realize that sugar can be a perservative but sugar also feeds bacteria too and I get paranoid about the dairy.




American buttercreams (made with tons of powdered sugar, fat and a small amount of liquid/any liquid) are shelf stable (no refrigeration required) because the sugar (which is hygroscopic or water absorbing) controls the water activity in the liquid, be it water, milk, cream or non-dairy coffee creamer, etc..

Here's the science.

Water activity & microbial growth:
(Prolonging Bakery Product Life.)

http://tinyurl.com/ya8po4z

WJ Scott in 1953 first established that it was water activity, not water content that correlated with bacterial growth:

http://tinyurl.com/bmsato

Formulating for increased shelf life:
(Decreasing water activity results in hostile environment for bacteria.)

http://tinyurl.com/csu2b9

Cream cheese frosting & sugar as a preservative:
(Includes shelf stable cream cheese recipe.)

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-582086-.html

HTH

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icer101 Posted 5 Dec 2010 , 6:06am
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when i make american b/c, i use heavy whipping cream, and yes it makes a big difference in the TASTE AND TEXTURE. It really makes the b/c have a WOW experience. hth

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caked4life Posted 6 Dec 2010 , 1:13am
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Just tried my b/c with heavy whipping cream! OMG! so delicious and fluffy!!!I think I'm a convert. No more milk or water for me! icon_biggrin.gif

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travmand Posted 6 Dec 2010 , 1:37am
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I love the heavy whipping cream too..but for some reason it upsets my stomach icon_sad.gif

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Crazboutcakes Posted 6 Dec 2010 , 1:50am
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Ohhh i need a cake to decorate to try this .....can't wait till friday icon_smile.gif

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