Reviewed: May 25, 2008

I'm not a fan of buttercream at all... still not a fan but this is a really good recipe. Results are just like what you'd get from a bakery.

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mayura

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Reviewed: May 12, 2008

This would be a great recipe for frosting soup. Not sure what went wrong, followed the recipe exactly. Maybe the microwave was for too long? I mixed for at least 20 minutes (constantly watching) until it started separating.

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Traci and Michael


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Reviewed: May 4, 2008

This recipe was ok. A not so sweet buttercream. If I made it again I wouldn't use shortening and use a lot more powdered sugar than called for. It does get a too greasy flavor.

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AlisaCakes

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Naperville, Illinois, USA Living In: Aurora, Illinois, USA
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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2008

I absolutely love this recipe. Not too sweet; very fluffy and light.

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Sapna

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Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2008

I have been using this recipe for several years, and its the only one I use. I'm not a fan of really sweet frostings, so this is perfect. Like others, I use the butter flavored shortening. A keeper!

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MICHELLELAN


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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2008

I loved this recipe! It wasn't too sweet and it was light and fluffy. For a twist, I folded in some melted white chocolate and it was a hit! It won't work well for decorating and may not get really smooth, but it tasted great.

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Mia

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2008

This frosting was good. But where do you read where it says to add flour? Am I reading that incorrectly.

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Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2008

This icing has a beautiful texture and sheen and a pretty good taste - just remember to return your pastry bag to the fridge frequently while decorating.

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MANDIEGIRL92

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2008

Fluffy and light. Much better flavor and texture than decorator's icing. I did not find it greasy or too buttery at all. And it piped nice borders and lettering. If you pipe roses, be sure to refrigerate because it is a soft icing that will lose its shape in warm weather.

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hope03

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Anaheim, California, USA Living In: Corona, California, USA
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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2008

This frosting is so light and fluffy, you might think it was made by angels! Based on suggestions from other reviewers, I used butten instead of shortening and reduced the flour to 2 Tablespoons. The result was heavenly! I wouldn't hesitate to make this again and again and again!

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Chocolat3

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2007

This was good, very close to a recipe I lost. Doubled for a 2 layer cake and also added extra powder sugar, and no butter extract. This is a very rich frosting.

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violet

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA Living In: Mchenry, Illinois, USA
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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2007

One of the best frostings I've ever had! Wonderful light texture & taste - not too sweet.

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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2007

Good at first,but I felt the flavor was not as good the longer it sat.Quick and easy.Good if you need something fast.

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julie

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Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2007

I heat up the cream and then mix in the flour because the micro cooks it too much, but otherwise an great icing

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SheilaH

	Cooking Level: Expert Living In: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2007

Very easy to make, very easy to work with. It made enough icing to frost and fill a 2 layer 9" round cake and do some decorative accents on the top and sides. Took food color very well, too. I'm extremely pleased with how easy this frosting was to work with. It did stiffen up nicely when cooled. The flavor was good, for buttercream. The kiddos loved it.

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MACLEOD26

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, USA Living In: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2007

This frosting is amazing. I accidentally spilled the vanilla into it...What did more vanilla ever hurt?

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Sonrisa

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Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2007

Best frosting recipe hands down! Especially if you're not a big fan of the kind of frosting on supermarket cakes. To those of you who said it tasted like shortening, have you checked your expiration date. You shouldn't taste it unless it's rancid. When you open the can it should have no smell.

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