The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2012
This is a very sweet simple buttercream, although the previous reviewers are right about using butter instead of shortening (it tastes much better). I just can't get past that "raw" powdered sugar taste. I found a way to remove that taste, from a recipe on the Taste of Home website. Add 1/4 cup powdered coffee creamer to the traditional 1 cup butter+4 cups powdered sugar+1 tsp vanilla +about 4 Tbsp milk buttercream recipe. I know other people who dislike that taste will love frostings made with dry nondairy creamer!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2011
I think that I may have used almond extract instead of butter flavoring...but the frosting turned out perfect for our friend and cousin's 50th Birthday "wedding cake".
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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2010
Turned out great for my cupcakes. I used real vanilla since I didn't have the imitation stuff, but it still turned out pretty white. Just be sure to add the milk a little at a time. Confectioner's sugar doesn't take much liquid.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2010
Excellent white frosting, tho' I did modify it a bit to suit my taste and needs. What's most important about this recipe is the shortening to powdered sugar ratio, which is 1 cup of shortening to roughly 4 c. of powdered sugar, and in my view it's perfect. Since I tinted my frosting and didn't need it to be pure white I was able to use pure vanilla rather than the clear imitation vanilla (which certainly has its place). I also didn't add the butter flavoring, preferring just the vanilla flavor. As I do with all frostings calling for shortening, I used hi-ratio shortening, which can be found in cake supply stores or ordered online. As for the milk, don't add it all at once! You may not need it all! I dribbled it in, little by little, and probably used about half the amount called for. This was perfect with "Aunt Bert's White Cake," also from this site, but would be suitable for just about any flavor cake.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2010
Great Frosting for wedding cakes. I read all the other comments and for those who had trouble with seperation. The higher the humidity in the air the more likely frosting will be to seperate. Best prepared in lower humidity conditions. Rainy days are the worst.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed: May 19, 2010
I did not care for this. Tastes like you are just eating shortening (with a little powdered sugar) right from the can!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed: May 16, 2010
I love this recipe! I added 8oz. of Cream cheese and used heavy whipped cream instead of milk. PERFECTO!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2009
I must rate this one with only 1 star. I really enjoyed the buttery taste but I had the same problem as other reviewers. The frosting was to loose and separated. I think more detailed instructions are needed so that we know to add milk gradually since less is apparently needed. I may try adding some things to improve this. But I was disappointed.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2009
I found that I had to use WAY more powdered sugar to get this to a desirable consistency! Other than that ok.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed: May 15, 2009
its simple yet ellegant
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