Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2013

this is delicious!! I followed the suggestion of some other reviewers, and used 1/2 cup butter and 1 1/2 cup shortening. I also add 2 tsp almond extract, but that is just because I like almost extract. I have used this 3 times for rather large cakes I decorated, and I had enough icing to spare. If you are going to be using this for decorating/piping, I recommend not using more than 1/2 cup of butter. Great recipe!

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graygirl364

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: May 31, 2013

Love it, Love it, Love it!! I did replace half the shortening with butter and it was a hit. I have been looking for a kid friendly icing that isn't too sweet and this is the one! Thank you!

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aguevara

Reviewed: May 18, 2013

I used 1/2 cup of butter, and although this has a nice consistency, it tastes HORRIBLE

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Jenn

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: May 15, 2013

The texture was great. I should've read other people's reviews before making it; I assumed it was a great recipe. It tasted like mildly-sweetened shortening. Next time, I'll use half butter and half shortening, and see if it'll taste better

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elinor3

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Grove, Oklahoma, USA

Reviewed: May 8, 2013

Had a great texture, but I could taste the shortening so I wouldn't use this recipe again.

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Kleobee

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: May 6, 2013

Loved it! I used 1 1/2 cups butter and half a cup of shortening as suggested. -Vanessa

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Isabel's mom

Reviewed: May 4, 2013

I read the reviews and decided to do it exactly how the recipe is written. I did not care for it at all.

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cjmrdc

Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2013

I'm a beginner at baking. I made it for my little girls 2nd birthday cupcakes. This was super easy and everybody raved about how good it was! I did tweak it a bit. 1/2 shortening 1/2 butter and 2/3 heavy cream and 1/3 sweetened condensed milk. I just made it for a second time for my big daughter's 7th birthday. I'll let you know how people like it.

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