Wikis tagged with Buttercream

Posted by ntertayneme This is a method of creating roses on a dowel or stick as opposed to using a flower nail. Some cake decorators prefer this method. Click To Enlarge View the video & step by step standard Wilton method of creating buttercream roses on a flower nail http://cakecentral.com/articles/83/buttercream-roses 1. Take a short piece of a dowel stick, the kind you'd use for doweling a tiered cake, approximately 6 to 7 inches in length. Tint your buttercream icing and place in your bag using tip 101, 102, 103 or 104. I start off by "anchoring" my rose to the...

Posted by tutugirl This tutorial shows you step by step how to frost your cake in buttercream icing, and smooth it to a perfect finish. Commonly referred to as the "VIVA Paper Towel Method" After so many of you asking how I do it here it is.... List of Materials VIVA® Brand Paper Towels (will not work with other quilted brands)Decorating Tip #1818 inch Icing BagAngled SpatulaFondant Smoother (aka fondant paddle)VERY HOT Water With a tip 18 and an 18 inch bag pipe up and down the side of prepared crumb coated cake Continue all the way around the cake. With a large...

Posted by JFcakes Sweet Chestnuts are to be found all over the place at this time of year, so what better excuse than to make use of them. Take your kids out collecting, and then have some fun making something tasty. There are two parts to this recipe. Making the Chestnut paste. If you make enough of it you can use half a freeze the rest for use in many different recipes ... even your stuffing at Christmas time. Then there is the dressing recipe. The resulting dressing is almost like a buttercream. With a small amount of nuttiness. Please enjoy, feedback most...

Posted by yummyfun3040 I am always trying to think up fun recipes to write. One of my favorite fruit flavors is lime and I thought I would put together a fun "drink" cake recipe with this flavor. I have never heard of a "Drink" cake before. This is how Lemon/Lime Virgin Cocktail came about. You can also make cupcakes, but be sure the cupcakes only stay in for 20 to 22 minutes or they will be too dry. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I have. Enjoy! (The assembling of cake is down below all of the recipes.) Ingredients 3 cups sifted cake flour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2...

Posted by stresseddesserts Trust Me, this is really good! I made it with chocolate cupcakes plus a creamy peanut butter surprise inside. You can use it for frosting or filling. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup creamy peanut butter 3 cup poweder sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp heavy cream (must) Instructions Cream butter & peanut butter, add powder sugar, mix until combined & scrape the bowl, mix on high speed for a minute, then add the extract, mix, add heavy cream and mix on high speed for 3 min. done :)

Posted by multilayered I created this to add a "Christmasy" flair to some red velvet cupcakes I made for a Christmas Party. It was a huge hit! After I iced a Devils Food Cake with it and it was even better. I hope you like it :) Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) 1 1/2 cups Shortening 1 tsp pure Vanilla Extract 4 cups Confectioners Sugar 3 tbsp milk or water 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream 6 oz White Chocolate 1/8 - 1/4 tsp Natural Peppermint Extract Instructions Cream butter and shortening until combined add vanilla stir , add sugar 1 cup at a time rotating...

Posted by surgery2 This recipe was given to me years ago, I use it all the time and my customers and brides rave over it. Stiff consistency and I can pipe buttercream roses with it,also. Ingredients 1c. salted butter (room temp) 1c. high ratio shortening , or the store brand, must have the transfat in it 4Tbs meringue powder 1 3/4 tsp clear vanilla 1/2 tsp butter flavor 1/8 tsp almond flavor 1/16 tsp popcorn salt 2# powdered sugar, made with beet sugar 5 Tbs milk or water, for stiff, rose consistency or 7-8 Tbs milk or water for medium...

Posted by wildflower_girl This has become my go to buttercream. It's light and fluffy and crusts beautifully. It goes particularly well with wasc. I get rave reviews on this icing. It's important that you use cream, half and half or whole milk. The high fat content is what makes it so very creamy. Ingredients 3 cups confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 cup butter (can substitute in 1/2 cup cream cheese for 1/2 c butter for added flavor) 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream 2 t sea salt (can sub regular tablesalt) ...

Posted by BarbieAnnPlaysWithHerFOOD I wanted a buttercream that was a little less sugary and buttery that could be used to ice the outside of the cake but also be used as a good filling and this is what I came up with. I use this frequently with the triple chocolate fudge cake ( recipe that I found here on cake central ) for a super decadent chocolate cake. Ingredients 2 cups :confectioners sugar 1 cup: cocoa powder 8 oz. (2 cubes ) : unsalted butter softened to room temp. 4 oz. cream cheese softened to room temp. 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream* ( you can add less or...

Posted by Geechigirl I have been using this recipe for years. It was actually passed down to me from my mother. She owned a bakery in Charleston, South Carolina and this is the recipe we used. It will hold-up well in various temperatures, including the heat and humidity. This recipe can be used for white buttercream, off white buttercream (add vanilla), or chocolate buttercream (add semi-sweet liquid chocolate and powered coco). Ingredients 1 pound Crisco Shortening (Must use Crisco...tried other brands and did not turn out the same) 4 pounds powdered sugar 3/4 cup of water...

Posted by krazigirl79 I used this recipe on a wedding cake and it turned out great! The meringue powder gives it a slight "crust" while keeping the icing below moist and soft. Has a nice consistency for icing and piping. Ingredients 1 C Unsalted Butter (Softened) 1 C Vegetable Shortening (regular- not butter flavored) 2 Lbs Powdered / Confectioner's Sugar (about 8 Cups) 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Meringue Powder 1 tsp Clear Vanilla 1 tsp Almond Extract (Optional: Add additional 1/2 tsp Almond- or use other desired flavored extract in replacement of Almond) 4 oz Heavy Whipping Cream...

Posted by arkirose I got this recipe from a friend about 6 years ago. I love it. I did change the flavoring from vanilla to almond & butter flavoring. Everyone loves it!! And, because you don't use milk, it lasts a lot longer. I have learned a trick to keeping buttercream fresh for several months. Put it in an airtight container & place in the freezer. It will taste the same as fresh when you thaw it!! It's a great way to keep all of your colored icings for the next time you need it. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup shortening (I use Crisco) 1/2 cup or 1 stick margarine or butter (salted or...

Posted by luvbuttercream I was needing to try making a recipe with no egg whites (I usually use SMBC) As well as minimal lactose. I had a recipe for Special Butter cream frosting and I altered it slightly. This is what I came up with. I thought it was to die for!! Ingredients Ingredients * 2 cups butter * 8 cups confectioners' sugar * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 6 fluid ounces International Delight French Vanilla Coffee Creamer Instructions 1. Cream butter until fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar and continue creaming until well blended. ...

Posted by LuvLyrics This is a great recipe and you can add any flavor to it, melted semi sweet chocolate, butterscoth, white chocolate, oreo's etc. B/c the ingredients are so simple, the flavors of anything you add to it really comes forth. The texture it's nice and creamy. I hope you all enjoy it, this is my little token of thanks to all those that share their recipe here !! Ingredients 1 Lb Unsalted butter (softened) 1lb Hish Ration Shortening 2 Lb Confectioner's sugar ( 10 X Sugar) sifting optional 2-4 Tblsp Vanilla

Posted by luvbuttercream My sister wanted cupcakes done with a brown sugar frosting. I came up with this recipe that is a slight alteration to your typical SMBC I LOVED it and so did everyone else. I personally think it tastes like chocolate chip cookie dough without choc. chips although I am gonna try it with a choc. chip cupcake recipe and see how the combination is. Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 4 oz egg whites (approx. 4 large egg whites) 1 1/2 cups butter 1-2 tsp vanilla Instructions Whisk brown sugar and egg whites together in stainless steel bowl. Set on a...

Posted by shanney54 This is my favorite white chocolate frosting to make. I'm trying to learning different (ex: harder) techniques, but for right now this is what I'm comfortable making. Ingredients 6oz white chocolate 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar Instructions Microwave the white chocolate and cream for 1-1/2 mins, or til the chocolate is melted. Gradually add butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Makes 3-1/2 cups

Posted by cakeapprentice1923 This is a very simple and easy way to make stiff buttercream. and if you need to thin it out but the amount in a seperate bowl and add little drops of warm water till you get your desired consistansy Ingredients 2 sticks butter(softened), 1 cup shortening, 1 tsp clear vanilla, 2lb bag powdered sugar, and milk. Instructions Cream margarine, shortening, and vanilla together. Add powdered sugar 1/4 bag at a time adding a couple Tbsp of milk as you go.

Posted by aznlepercon I used this buttercream recipe for red velvet cake, it's not too sweet and it turned out very yummy! :) if you want your frosting to be sweeter, just add more powdered sugar Ingredients 1 cup butter 1/2 cup Crisco 16 oz. cream cheese about 1/4 lbs powdered sugar 1 T vanilla 1/2 tsp salt Instructions mix butter, crisco, cream cheese, vanilla, and salt until all mixed together and looks smooth. add powdered sugar until desired sweetness.

Posted by luvbuttercream I posted a recipe awhile ago and have made some changes since that have made it even better! This recipe is almost pure white and crusts well. Ingredients 1 cup butter (room temp) 1 cup all vegetable shortening 8 cups icing sugar 1/2 tsp salt 4 fluid ounces of International Delight Coffee Creamer 2 fluid ounces unwhipped whipping cream Instructions Directions 1. Cream shortening and butter until fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar and continue creaming until well blended. 2. Add salt and cream mixture blend on low speed until moistened. Add...

Posted by cakemaker1015 This is a good creamy recipe that tastes great too! It is stiff so you can make flowers and decorate cakes with it, but it won't have enough crisco to get that greasy feeling in your mouth. If it is to thick to spread (It souldn't be) you can add a bit of milk, just a little bit, and mix that in, or you could microwave it for just a few seconds! don't microwave it to long! Oh! It also takes colors very well, and it is pretty white Ingredients 1 stick- unsalted butter, room temp. 1 and 2/3 cups- powder sugar about 1/3 (can add more to make it more stiff)...