Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2009

Very easy to make but it was too sweet for my family. Even my 4 yr old didn't care for it. Looked great but I won't make it again.

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Julie

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2009

I just completed my 4th cake baking and decorating course and my teacher has one of the best icing recipes here goes: 2lb bag of confectioners sugar, 1 1/2 cups of crisco, vanilla and a 1/2 cup of very warm water, food color opt. this is a wonderful recipe and doesnt require refrigeration. will keep for a week in a seal tight plastic container. happy baking

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stace

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2009

echoing what others have said, this recipe is WAY too sweet & is a bit grainy. i appreciate that it calls for all butter (as opposed to butter + shortening), but it just didn't do it for me.

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kellebelle

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2009

It's the "real butter" that makes this so good, smooth and yummy. It's the base I use for all frostings.

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Michelle

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Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009

Fabulous! I was looking for an all-butter frosting recipe and this will be my new go-to icing. Light, but very flavorful. Do use the full amount of a good quality vanilla -- you won't be sorry! I scaled the recipe to make 32 servings so I could use a full pound of butter and a full 2 pounds of powdered sugar (didn't bother sifting and didn't have any lumpiness), just scaled back on the amount of milk a bit. I had plenty to frost a 9" layer cake, 12 cupcakes, and a 5" cake and still had leftovers with that amount.

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AZAlyssa

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2009

Fantatic basic recipe. Customise to your heart's delight. I've also made it with icing sugar instead of confectioners' sugar. Note that the measurements don't have to be exact but should be within this general range. Like people mentioned, the recipe doesn't make very much...I doubled it for 24 cupcakes.

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dianathecookie

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Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2009

I was not a fan of this frosting and neither was anyone else. Too sweet and not in a good way, either. The consistency was not anything like a buttercream that you would find at a bakery. Very disappointing.

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Kim B.

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Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2009

This was just right! I used to to frost a hedgehog cake that I topped with chocolate buttons, so I did add about 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder to make it chocolate (and I used almond extract in place of vanilla). I used the rest on some cupcakes because I wouldn't dare throw it away, it was that good!

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OvesPrincess

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2009

I found this to be grainy - not smooth - not sure why. After sitting for a while it crusts on top. Used half & half instead of milk - probably better to use 1-1/2 T. instead of 2 T. Recipe made enough to generously frost 12 cupcakes. Taste is sweet, but nothing special.

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anne

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Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2009

This was fantastic! I only had salted butter on hand, but it turned out great nonetheless. So smooth and creamy! I doubled the batch for 24 cupcakes and had a liberal amount for each. This recipe is a keeper! Thanks!!

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Paula

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2009

Quick..tasty and very easy to make! A keeper in my book. Thanks!

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moma2ashley

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2009

Not sure what all the great reviews are about. I found this to be so blah. It has no flavor and definately not near professional quality. I did follow the recipe exactly.

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Kimbmartin

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2009

I've been making this frosting for years and without a recipe. I add about 1/4 tsp. almond extract and the flavor is wonderful. This is the frosting my mother always made, she never measured, just put 1 stick of butter in a bowl, added a little milk, enough powder sugar to thicken and about 1 tsp. vanilla.

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KNEENOR

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2009

This was incredible! I used it to make my son's Monster Truck cake and it turned out delicious!

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IRISHDAUD

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2009

This is finally the buttercream recipe I have been searching for! I used it on a birthday cake - the family loved it and asked for the recipe. It is easy and tastes delicious.

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Sue

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009

Very good!! However, is *very* sweet and only makes enough to frost maybe a dozen cupcakes. Make sure to double the recipe if you are making 24 cupcakes...

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Mama Slone

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Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2009

I followed the recipe to a T, and this icing was delicious. However, I decided to follow the advice of several reviewers and double the recipe for a two-layer cake, and I ended up with enough leftover icing to cover another entire cake.

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