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Posted by sugarshack Sugarshack's Buttercream Icing Ingredients 5 generous cups of hi ratio shortening ( I prefer Sweetex) 5 pounds powdered sugar flavorings to taste hot liquid Note: make the liquid by mixing one cup of hot water with one cup of powdered coffee creamer. Use only the amount you need to get the consistency you prefer. Instructions Cream liquids and shortening until smooth. Add powdered sugar in a slow steady stream on speed one. When all the powdered sugar is in there, go to speed 6 until very smooth. Scrape down bowl sides frequently.  

Posted by pinkbox This post was done with permission from sugarshack which the original recipe was based upon. I was on a mission to get the same beautiful smooth icing that sugarshack has been kind enough to share here on CC. After about 3 disasters, I finally got it! Hoping this will help those of us who may have struggled but haven't quite gotten there yet. First... I have a 6 QT mixer... ratios are different so I had to adjust so the icing goes over the paddle for less air. Steps and ingredients are important. For a 5 QT mixer see her recipe ratio....

Posted by MrsMcAteer This is a recipe that was given to me by my Aunt, who used to own a bakery and has been decorating cakes for years. The icing is very easy to use, and can easily be thickened by adding a bit of powdered sugar to make it easier to mold into shapes and such. Ingredients Amount Ingredient 1 Cup Butter 1 Cup Shortening (Crisco US/ Trex UK) 2 Lbs. Powdered/Icing Sugar 1-2 Tbsp Flavour extract     Directions Cream together butter and shortening in a large bowl with hand mixer. Add sugar one cup at a time until all sugar is mixed well through...

Posted by AgentCakeBaker This recipe was made from trial and error. I made two mixtures of buttercream. One with salted butter which was too buttery (salty) and one with unsalted butter which was still too sweet. So I combined the two and it became the best buttercream I've ever tasted. I use this recipe for all of my cake orders and it is a hit every time!!! Buttercream Dream Ingredients 1 stick butter (unsalted) 1 stick butter (salted) 1 cup shortening 2 lb bag of confectioner's sugar 3 teaspoons clear vanilla extract 5-6 tablespoons of milk...

Posted by partiqueen I get rave reviews from chocolate lovers with this recipe. Ingredients: Amount Ingredient 2 - 12 oz pkg Giardelli Semi Sweet Chocolate pieces 1 pint heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla 4 c Confectioner Sugar 1/4 c unsalter butter 1/4 c Crisco shortening 1/4 c milk Directions: Heat heavy cream in microwave for 3 mins. Add chocolate pieces and mix till smooth. Stir in vanilla. When cooled to room temperature, add butter and shortening. Mix well. With an electric mixer or KA add the CS. If needed, add the remaining milk and mix to...

Posted by Kimbecupcake It tastes good and handles very well so I have decided to share it. Ingredients Amount Ingredient 5 cups colored miniature marshmallows 4 cups white miniature marshmallows 1/4 cup water 5 1/4 cups icing sugar 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder Directions 1. Place marshmallows in a microwave safe bowl then add the water and stir with a fork. 2. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring after one minute. 3. While the marshmallows are melting, mix together the icing sugar and cocoa powder, using a fork in a medium sized bowl. 4. Stir in 3 cups of the...

Posted by Anonymous This is a great syrup for pouring over gingerbread, but it is wonderful on almost anything. For best flavor, poke holes in the cake with a fork before pouring syrup. Honey Syrup Ingredients 1 1/2 cups honey 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest Instructions 1 In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until boiling. Continue to boil until the mixture is reduced by a fourth. Pour warm syrup over cake and allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.

Posted by Anonymous Heavy cream, butter and chocolate are melted together to make a dark chocolate glaze. Use high quality chocolate in this recipe. Ganache II Ingredients 16 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup unsalted butter Instructions 1 Place the chopped chocolate in a large stainless steel bowl.2 In a large, high sided saucepan, heat cream and butter over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until it just starts to boil. Watch carefully as it will boil over pan in a matter of seconds. Immediately remove from heat and pour over chopped...

Posted by Anonymous Strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla striped cake . . . it's quite delicious! Neopolitan Bundt Cake Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix 1 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon strawberry extract 1/4 cup chocolate syrup 3 drops red food coloring 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup Instructions 1 Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).2 Blend the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs on low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes on medium speed. Pour 1/2 of the batter...

Posted by Anonymous A creamy, light frosting similar to what the baker uses. Bakery Shop Icing Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 6 tablespoons shortening 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup warm milk Instructions 1 In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla together. Stir cornstarch into milk and add to butter mixture. Beat at low speed until well blended. Beat another 5 to 7 minutes until icing is creamy.2 Note: This icing will appear curdled at first, but continue beating and it will become smooth.

Posted by Anonymous This version of champagne cake has a cooked marshmallow-coconut filling and fondant icing. Use the recipe for Champagne Cake and bake it in two 9 inch layers. Champagne Cake II Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon white wine 16 large marshmallows 1 cup flaked coconut   4 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 drops red food coloring 6 large marshmallows Instructions 2 Coconut Filling: Over boiling water in double boiler, melt 16...

Posted by Anonymous This quick and easy buttercream is made with margarine and shortening, just like the in-store bakeries! Butter Cream Frosting II Ingredients 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup shortening 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 5 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup milk Instructions 1 In a large bowl, cream margarine and shortening until light and fluffy. Add salt, vanilla, confectioners' sugar and milk. Beat well.

Posted by Anonymous Creamy, chocolately goodness. Chocolate Buttercream Ingredients 12 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate 2 cups unsalted butter 1 pinch salt 2 eggs 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions 1 Melt the bittersweet chocolate, and allow to cool slightly.2 Place the butter or margarine, salt, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat with a mixer until very light and airy, about 4 minutes. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time while beating on low speed. Mix well, and beat on medium speed for about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at...

Posted by Anonymous I have had this recipe for over 30 years. Cream may be substituted for the milk for added richness. Caramel Frosting I Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, and mix in 3 tablespoons milk and brown sugar. Boil vigorously for 1 minute.2 Remove from heat, and beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Cool slightly, and beat in the vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Add more milk if the...

Posted by Anonymous Best buttercream frosting--great for Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake! Best Buttercream Frosting Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions 1 In small saucepan cook flour and milk until it forms a ball, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature.2 With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.3 Beat both mixtures together on high speed until fluffy and smooth. Add vanilla and beat until combined. Refrigerate for about 1/2 hour, until it is of spreading...

Posted by Anonymous Very rich chocolate mousse over a rich chocolate cake layer and topped with chocolate ganache sauce and chopped nuts. Great for special occasions. This cake takes TIME to make, and TIME to set. It's worth every second of preparation, and is a hit every time! Chocolate Mousse Cake II Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup hot, brewed coffee 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 egg   16 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt...

Posted by Anonymous Make your own marzipan instead of buying it. Marzipan is used to frost Christmas cakes and for candies, and all sorts of other goodies. Please note: this recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. Important: be sure to use only fresh eggs for this recipe. Marzipan Ingredients 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1/2 pound finely ground blanched almonds 2 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Instructions 1 Blend the confectioner's sugar, finely ground almonds,...

Posted by Anonymous This frosting is great on many cakes, not the least of which is German Chocolate Cake. Coconut Pecan Frosting II Ingredients 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup white sugar 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut 1 cup chopped pecans Instructions 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.

Posted by Anonymous A light and cool topping vaguely resembling Bavarian cream. Cool Whipped Frosting Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions 1 In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix with milk and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping until no streaks remain. Spread evenly over cake.

Posted by Anonymous This frosting is so light and creamy! It goes especially well with a chocolate cake. This can also be used as a very light filling! Banana Cream Frosting Ingredients 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant banana pudding mix 1 very ripe banana, mashed 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons rum 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed Instructions 1 In a medium bowl or food processor, mix pudding, banana, milk and rum until very thick. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spread over any size cake.