Ok so I am making cakes for my nieces baby shower and for one of them she asked if I could make frosting just like the one's at the grocery store. I have no problem doing that because it's her shower but I don't know how to make it exactly. Anyone have a recipe? I'm talking about the pre-made cakes at places like Walmart or wherever. TIA!
I think they have zinc oxide in them. They never have to be refrigerated. Seriosuly are you talking about the whipped stuff or the regular? Often they'll sell you some icing - I know Kroger does. In fact sometimes I see it for sale just set out with the other foods. It's not cheap, which is absurd...
Okay here's one a bride I did a cake for, (likes Walmart frosting), LOVED!
Fluffy Crusting BC
Amount
Ingredient
2 Cups
Shortening
8 Cups
Powdered Sugar
1/2 tsp
Salt
2 tsp
Clear Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
Butter Flavor
1/8 tsp
Almond Extract (optional)
6 Ounces
Heavy Whipping Cream
Directions:
In stand mixer, layer ingredients as follows: Shortening, sugar, salt, flavorings, and then cream. Mix on low until liquid is incorporated, then turn up to high and continue mixing for 8-10 minutes.
*I got it off here a couple of years ago, it doesn't need refrigerating and it tastes pretty good to not have butter in it.
Haha exactly! I thought maybe she was comparing it to frosting out of the can (though I think that is much better still) but she said even her friend's wedding cake was something similar to grocery store cake because she couldn't stand all the different things she tried during her cake tastings! Maybe it's just what she's used to.
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Okay here's one a bride I did a cake for, (likes Walmart frosting), LOVED!
Fluffy Crusting BC
enga, does this take a longer time to mix since there is no more trans-fat in shortening anymore? I would love to try this, but I've read that BCs without those trans-fats have to be mixed longer in order to not be gritty anymore. Just curious because I've tried a good recipe on here and it came out gritty cause I didn't mix it long enough due to no trans-fats (at least that's what I was told was the problem). Thanks!
Hey craftybanana, I did use HRS in mine but the person cbrosado said that you could use either one. She also said that she uses 10X PS instead of 6X because it makes some recipes gritty. HTH
http://cakecentral.com/recipe/fluffy-crusting-buttercream#TOJhbBU0SfdjROwE.99
@ enga, good to know, I only use 10x powdered sugar (I think) cause that's all I've ever seen. But I'll be sure to double check now :)
@ Dani1081: Thanks for clarifying that :) Now I will try to make ABC again! I have noticed that cane sugar came out better than the other sugar (which was not specified on the package what type it was).
I also love the fact that heavy whipping cream is in this recipe.... mmmm I love that stuff, a little dollop in the coffee makes it oh so smooth and rich and creamy.... which makes decaf that much better!
@crafty, I just used the last of some horrible sugar I bought at a restaurant supply store on sale. It was made from beet sugar and very gritty. I'll never make that mistake again, cane sugar all the way from now on. I remember someone on here saying that they found 10X at Sam's or Walmart, think I'm going to check them out.
I keep hearing about double fat heavy cream on the UK thread 
, what I would give to put that in a cup of Joe, lol. I did plop a spoon of BC in a cup of coffee once being lazy, it was delish 
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@crafty, I just used the last of some horrible sugar I bought at a restaurant supply store on sale. It was made from beet sugar and very gritty. I'll never make that mistake again, cane sugar all the way from now on. I remember someone on here saying that they found 10X at Sam's or Walmart, think I'm going to check them out.
I keep hearing about double fat heavy cream on the UK thread , what I would give to put that in a cup of Joe, lol. I did plop a spoon of BC in a cup of coffee once being lazy, it was delish !
BC in coffee? Now that sounds nice! I wish it was easier to find full fat stuff here in the USA, people seem to be afraid of the stuff (even though it's what our brains are made of). As for 10x cane sugar, my local grocery store carries the Dominoes brand which touts that it's pure cane sugar (minus whatever cornstarch is in there). I'm pretty sure Walmart carries it too, I just try to stay out of their parking lot cause I'm liable to get run over or my car will get dinged. 
I've been meaning to check on finding some. I remember something about the laws I think, oh well, another cup of coffee and I'll remember, lolz.
You know what, I think most of these companies are adding more cornstarch to the ps to cut corners lately. They should have a % on the label, but yeah, like that's going to happen.
As far as Walmart's parking lot I've seen safer deer crossings
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Okay here's one a bride I did a cake for, (likes Walmart frosting), LOVED!
Fluffy Crusting BC
Amount
Ingredient
2 Cups
Shortening
8 Cups
Powdered Sugar
1/2 tsp
Salt
2 tsp
Clear Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
Butter Flavor
1/8 tsp
Almond Extract (optional)
6 Ounces
Heavy Whipping Cream
Directions:
In stand mixer, layer ingredients as follows: Shortening, sugar, salt, flavorings, and then cream. Mix on low until liquid is incorporated, then turn up to high and continue mixing for 8-10 minutes.
*I got it off here a couple of years ago, it doesn't need refrigerating and it tastes pretty good to not have butter in it.
Just wanted to say that I just made that frosting, and it was delicious! This is my first time making a frosting that wasn't grainy! :D It was however a bit thin, like coolwhip so I added a bit more powdered sugar, but that might have been because I used unsalted butter (couldn't find my shortening), only vanilla for the flavoring (4 tablespoons), or a bit too much cream. It came out less sweet than other buttercreams as well! 
So thanks again!
This is so funny! I had a friend ask for a cake with "real vanilla buttercream frosting like for weddings." OK.....
After more questions, I did a Hi Ratio ABC (using Indydebi's recipe with extra vanilla.) She loved it! "It's perfect!"
One of the guests stopped me and said, "I'm really particular about cake, and this one is wonderful!"
Thank you, Betty Crocker and Indydebi!!
Grocery store frosting is called Riches satin smooth buttercream
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