How do i make buttercream icing for top of cake?!


Question:

How do i make buttercream icing for top of cake?

i am decorating a cake and am not sure if it's buttercream i need to use, i need to make star piping to cover whole of cake, half cream coloured half brown, any ideas?


Answers:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream

In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency.

Source(s):
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...

http://www.baking911.com/decorating/icin...

BUTTERCREAM ICING

1/2 c. Crisco shortening (highest grade)
1/2 tsp. vanilla or other flavoring
1/4 tsp. salt
1 drop buttercream flavor (optional)
4 tbsp. water
1 lb. powdered sugar, sifted

Mix shortening, flavoring, salt and buttercream flavor thoroughly together. Add powdered sugar and water and mix with an electric mixer at top speed to whipped cream consistency, 5 minutes. Keep sealed and in the refrigerator. Add more water as needed. This is decorator quality icing from a cake decorating class.

I have never used this, but a few of my friends have and they say it is good! Hope it helps!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and vanilla. Blend in the sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate.




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