Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2007

Nice texture resulting in a pretty and very easy to use frosting, but agree with others in that it is just too buttery. My husband described it as "a bit like licking a stick of butter", but he ate every last cupcake so who can complain.

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Bonnie

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2006

Totally worth the time and effort. A definite keeper!

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Gypsy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA

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Reviewed: May 14, 2006

It just tasted like butter. Stick with the traditional buttercream

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The Baketrix

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Ridgecrest, California, USA

Living In: Savannah, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2006

very good in our eight layer cake! spread very thin in between layers gave it a rich delicious taste. I would make again.

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LINDAMDOW

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2005

This frosting was incredible! I used some cocoa to make chocolate and it tasted like chocolate ice cream! I'm surprised there was any left for the cake!

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MOMMYSLITTLGIRL

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Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2005

I love this recipe. It's almost like very thick whipped cream. You absolutely must use unsalted butter, though. Otherwise it will taste like whipped butter, as many others have said.

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LAURAS411

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Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2005

texture perfect for frosting cakes- but its pure buttah!!!!!!

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JENINA

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2004

It tasted like butter to me. I might use this on quick breads but not for a cake.

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TBUSHARD

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Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2003

I have been using this recipe for a little while now on all my cakes. My family loves the taste. I dislike shortening based frostings. The fact that I can control the sugar is nice. I use a little more sugar for kids cakes and less for adults. You can flavor to your liking as well. Excellent!

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KAELHA

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Reviewed: May 16, 2002

This recipe is very creamy, but it just tastes like pure butter. I added about 1 1/2 extra cups of powdered sugar, and it still tasted too buttery to me, and my roommate and fiancé both agreed.

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SEDRAY

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Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2002

I TRIED THIS BECAUSE I WAS DESPERATE FOR A FROSTING THAT ISN'T TOO SWEET. I WOULD HAVE TO AGREE THAT THE TEXTURE IS MARVELOUS, BUT IT DOES TASTE MORE LIKE BUTTER THAN FROSTING. SUGGESTION: MAKE WITH UNSALTED BUTTER ONLY. WOULD THE SAME RECIPE WORK, CHANGING THE RATION OF BUTTER TO CREAM--LESS BUTTER, MORE CREAM?

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FRANZISKA

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Home Town: Lackawanna, New York, USA

Living In: Damascus, Maryland, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2002

This is the best frosting I have ever tasted. I added a teaspoon of vanilla and an extra 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Great on Chocolate cake!

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Susan Leckrone

Home Town: Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2001

This tasted more like butter than frosting. I whipped the butter for more than 10 minutes and added at least 4 times the required amount of sugar and it still just tasted like whipped butter. I definately will not be using this recipe again.

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MELODY HENDERSON

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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2001

I used this frosting on a dark chocolate cake, and it was wonderful. It's certainly not for those who want a quick fix, but the extra time and effort is worth it, as the final result is a lovely frosting. I was worried that it wouldn't feel nice in my mouth since the consistency is that of whipped butter, but to avoid that, I just added some granulated sugar and about a teaspooon of flour to give it a grainy feel. I did, however, have to add a wee bit more sugar than the recipe originally called for, but thats probably just due to my sweet tooth! All in all, its a lovely recipe--great for any cake!

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JULIE COWEN

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Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2000

Used this on an apple cake recipe; it got rave reviews from everyone who tried it. My husband said, "This is SO creamy and not overly sweet-- must mean it's bad for me..."

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Living In: Dexter, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2000

I dind't care for this buttercream. It was more like whipped butter than frosting. I even added much more powdered sugar and it was still bearly sweet.

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Futuregirlzone

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Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: May 23, 2000

This is the same recipe I have, but she's right--it's all in the technique! I whipped it the full 10 minutes and it made a world of difference! Give it a try, it's well worth the extra time.

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