I found a recipe similar to this online via Pinterest. It had 5 tablespoons flour and all butter. I've tried this recipe before and could not get it turn out. I decided to try it again (I had a buttercream as a backup) and I'm glad I did. I followed the directions more closely this time. I did put my flour mixture in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, per the other recipe. I beat the sugar and butter for 10-15 minutes with a little corn syrup. I added the flour mixture and beat it longer, also adding a little almond extract. This frosting is not quick, it takes a long time with all the beating required to get the sugar crystals out. When it’s finished it tastes like the whipped cream frosting you get on a grocery store bakery cake. It is lighter and less sweet than a traditional buttercream.

Reviewed On: Apr. 18, 2012

Made a half batch in an 8*8 pan, expect using a whole egg. I have to agree with another reviewer. These were bland and not very sweet. The bottom layer was crumbly and bland. The top layer didn;t have much flavor except for the nuts and was also very crumbly, the nuts fall off while eating. Would not make again--a waste of very expense nuts.

Reviewed On: Dec. 11, 2011

Was quick and easy to make--but was lacking in flavor and had a werid aftertaste. Will not make again.

Reviewed On: Aug. 10, 2011