I have been making a special birthday cake for each of my twins every year since they were born. I am not a baker, but it was a special gift that I could give them. Yesterday, they turned 20! I have been searching for a delicious buttercream recipe for years, and this is it!! They loved it and even my husband commented on how good it was. I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you so much!
This is the best and easiest icing I've ever made. I've added 8oz cream cheese and took out half stick of butter. Never has it come out so smooth and delicious. thank you for the recipe. Also I made two batches in one bowl and it works great. Thanks again.
Yes! It's delicious with the addition of cream cheese! And every time I try to make 2 batches at once, I end up with sugar everywhere. I wish I could do it that way, it would save some time! Are you able to keep the sugar in the bowl when you do it that way?
Can any of you tell me why when I make buttercream, it thins out really quick and won't hold its shape unless it's in the fridge. Within five minutes of being out, a piped swirl turn I to a shapeless puddle and my house is a consistent 72°
I have finally decided to give your recipe a try and i was AMAZED on how DELICIOUS and trouble free it was to make! Thank you so so much!! I searched so long and after watching so many other videos (talk about anxiety!) yours is now my go-to buttercream receipe! Thanks again and may your channel & viewers continue to grow!!
Hola estoy viendo tu video, tu haces tres recetas verdad ? Cuantos gramos son de mantequilla por favor y cuanto de azúcar glass , de la manteca usas una taza pero no se pone el traductor para poder entender . Aquí en México las mantequillas son de 90 gramos ., ojalá y puedas ayudarme y leerme 😊🌺🌺
This is by far one of the best videos i have seen regarding buttercream and shortening frosting. With the best explanation of the process and how to resuce the air bubbles.
I’m feeling so grateful with you, because at the end I’ve found the true recipe for cake decorations. It’s easy and very good explain it. Gif bless your memory, your hands and all your knowledges. Have a great day with many blessings
I just made your peanut butter and strawberry icing recipes yesterday. I used raspberry instead of strawberry in mine. They are both really good. Your channel has become my go to for cakes, icing and fondant work.I watch your videos over again and again. You've become my go to gal lol. Thanks so much for all that you do.
I just wanted to say thank you for all the incredible videos. I am a hobby/family party baker. I just made my daughter’s birthday cake and used your yellow box and frosting recipe. Absolutely perfect and delicious. People asked if I was a professional!! Thank you very much and please keep the videos coming. Btw for those in Florida the Sweetex shortening was key to making the frosting and fondant decorations hold in the heat (and the freezing car). Thank you!!!
I'm so glad it got rave reviews! People really love the flavor / texture of the cakes and icing. I try to tell people the Sweetex makes a BIG difference. The problem is that it's hard to find in smaller quantities so people usually don't try it out. But it really helps your icing to hold up to those extreme temps!
OMG Karolyn! This is seriously the best buttercream I have ever made. I think I would eat a flip flop if it were covered in this stuff. I think it must be the Sweetex shortening (and of course, the Wilton clear vanilla). Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us.
How did you do this so easily? I keep trying new recipes and my buttercream is too thin no matter how much confectioners sugar I use, then I put it in the fridge where it gets hard as a rock,but within 5 minutes of sitting out it a piped swirl will thin to a shapeless puddle. What am I doing wrong? Not whipping long enough?
Thank you thank you thank you! You are amazing and your videos and ideas are amazing. Thanks for sharing with us all out here in viewing land. God bless
Karolyn you are wonderful, I am so grateful for the icing and decoration lessons. Surprise birthday cake for my daughters 40 birthday party and I followed you instructions for the icing. So far so good no air. Hopefully everything else goes to plan.
Ok I am officially in love with your channel. You just happen to show up on my home feed and I’m so glad you did. I just made my first batch of vanilla buttercream without all the bubbles and I’m crying happy tears. Thank you for your videos
Your timing is impeccable lol. Next week I need to make a ton of icing for a wedding cake. 💕💕💕💕 I really love your icing recipe, it’s so much easier to work with and it’s delicious!!
I've been following you not quite long ago but so far, you are the first baker on Planet TH-cam (I called planet bec everytime I watch videos here I feel like I'm moving into other dimension especially on cakes😅) who give exact techniques and secrets on doing cakes. Thank you so much for your help. Oh I just watched the wedding cake you made. OMG! So beautiful. Please, tell your mom thank you too. She got very stable hands. Perfect video 🥰
Thank you so much for this recipe!!! There is so many ways to make this your own. Made mine with Wal-Mart shortening(not vegetable), will never buy icing again👏👏👏 Tasted great!!
Great video! For a helpful tip, if you change the paddle attachment on the mixer, to a whisk attachment, it doubles the amount of frosting in one batch!!! I tried this once on one of my buttercream, and I did see satisfying results.
@@KarolynsKakes Hi! Omg, 7 months later I saw this lol!! For icing cupcakes it's super great, for a cake it may have some streaks with bubbles. : ) But I don't have an issue with it!
This recipe is AWESOME!!! It was not overly sweet and I used the Walmart brand baking shortening. It will forever be my go to recipe. Thank you for sharing!❤️
Hi Karolyn! I typically make smaller cakes and was hoping you could let me know what you do differently for smaller batches to get it that smooth? You mentioned you would post a video about it but I checked and I’m not sure it up! I’d be okay with just a short reply on how to go about it, I would appreciate it so very much!! Love love your videos and am so grateful for you sharing your craft with us!! Thank you greatly for your time! 💗💗💗
I posted it this morning, there are chapters in there. I show the recipe and how I get a smooth cake even if there are air bubbles in the icing! th-cam.com/video/tTEb690qtJc/w-d-xo.html
Hmmmm I've never actually had this with an ice cream cake before! I love ice cream cakes and a lady I know used to work for Carvel. I asked her for the icing recipe for their ice cream cakes and she said it was secret and they don't share it! It's most likely a stabilized whipped cream frosting. That would probably be better on an ice cream cake!
It is hydrogenated vegetable oil, soybean oil, or animal fat. (I mainly use the soybean shortening.) By adding hydrogen to it, it makes it a solid substance.
Really enjoy watching your videos. I wanted to see your recommendation for a printer for edible images. I'm just starting out and don't have such a big budget but want to see what is good out there that is not so big on my wallet. Thank you
I get my edible printing printer and supplies from Icing Images. The quality of the products they sell is top notch. So I never have to worry about the paper falling apart or melting and the printer has been great. I know that it is an investment to make. I will recommend to look into reviews because while some printers and supplies may be cheaper, they come with issues.
If I want to fill and cover a 3 tier cake, 10,8, 6 inches 2-2in each, do I need 2 or 3 batches? I’ve made this recipe before, love it! I use great value “high ratio” shortening. Thank you!!! 😊
Thank you, Karolyn. I am learning so much from your well made and also entertaining videos that present years of cake experience in a way beginners can understand. I have just one more question. Here at the monastery we have a huge commercial mixer that can make 12 loaves of bread at one time, Is there any reason I could not make my 5 batches of buttercream all at once in this big mixer and then whip it up in the smaller 8 quart one?
Aww you're welcome! You can absolutely make it in that big mixer and then whip the air out in the smaller one! I wish I had one that big, it would make life so much easier 😂
Hi. Love your videos. I am also a self taught home baker. Living in the Caribbean it’s super hot and having trouble getting the right consistency buttercream. Can I use the blue Driscoll shortening if I do not have access to your mentioned shortening?
Hi Karolyn, thank you so much for sharing with everyone your amazing videos. I have learned so much. I do love this recipe and I am ready to try it. My question, do you have any video on how to color the buttercream red and cover a cake with it? Red frosting without using chocolate, in a big amount, is my nemesis. Thank you in advance Maria from CT
Hi, love all your videos, such a big fan and it really helps a lot. In South Africa its really hard if not impossible to find shortening, what else could i use instead in place of it?
Hi! You can use all butter (I would do 3 sticks, which is 1 1/2 cups or 339 grams total) The shortening helps stabilize the icing so it doesn't melt as fast at higher temperatures. Since you're using all butter, it will get soft faster. Make sure you don't thin it out too much (don't add too much liquid). Just add a little at a time until you get it to a spreadable consistency!
Do you add salt to your recipe to balance out the sugar? If not, what do I do to balance out the sweetness of the sugar? Would it be a good idea to use salted butter instead? Just a question from a non-professional baker. I made frosting recently and my daughter said that it was good but a little too sweet. Your videos and cakes are awesome so you may already have a video for this. Thanks for sharing!😊
I never have, but I don't see why you couldn't. Just be aware that Crisco is greasier than the Sweetex high ratio shortening, so your icing may be a little greasy.
Loveeee your videos! Thanks for this! I would love to see you do a video on dummy cakes. How to cover with fondant and how far in advance you can make them etc thanks again!! 🥰💕
Thank you Rosemary! I really don't make dummy cakes just because I feel like it doesn't save time or money. But I can tell you that if I was going to cover one in fondant, I would coat it in a thin layer of piping gel to get it to stick. Then let that dry at room temperature overnight before I decorated it. Since they aren't cake, I would assume you can make them whenever you want. A lot of bakeries have the dummy cakes on display, so they last a long time!
Hi! Love your videos thank you for sharing your techniques! I have 3 cakes to make over the next few days so i made a big batch. How do i colour the icing once made? It was only after i made it that i got to the but in the video that we are to add the colouring at the beginning 🤦🏻♀ any advice now i have a big bowl lovely smooth icing? Thanks!
I make this big batch, then take out however much I want to color and hand mix it in or mix on low, being careful not to beat too much air into it. If you get bubbles, you can smooth them out with this technique: th-cam.com/video/RLZ49rMUxQM/w-d-xo.html
Yes! You can mess around with the ratios if you prefer. The shortening helps stabilize the icing as it melts at a higher temp than butter. So with more shortening, it can withstand the warm weather longer.
Karolyn,when you have made your batch of buttercream. Is it already the right consistency to pipe borders and flowers. I have made some and iced cupcakes, it tasted great
Yes it is! You can always add a little more liquid if you need to thin it out for more intricate piping. And you can add a little meringue powder if you want it even stiffer for flowers!
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I have been making a special birthday cake for each of my twins every year since they were born. I am not a baker, but it was a special gift that I could give them. Yesterday, they turned 20! I have been searching for a delicious buttercream recipe for years, and this is it!! They loved it and even my husband commented on how good it was. I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you so much!
Yayyyy!! I love this! It really has been my favorite forever, and people really love the taste and texture!🙌
This is the best and easiest icing I've ever made. I've added 8oz cream cheese and took out half stick of butter. Never has it come out so smooth and delicious. thank you for the recipe. Also I made two batches in one bowl and it works great. Thanks again.
Yes! It's delicious with the addition of cream cheese!
And every time I try to make 2 batches at once, I end up with sugar everywhere. I wish I could do it that way, it would save some time! Are you able to keep the sugar in the bowl when you do it that way?
Can you still use the method for the buttercream if you don’t have a tilted mixer? I have a lift mixer.
YOUR RECIPE PLEASE
Do you put the cream cheese in at the same time as the butter?
Can any of you tell me why when I make buttercream, it thins out really quick and won't hold its shape unless it's in the fridge. Within five minutes of being out, a piped swirl turn I to a shapeless puddle and my house is a consistent 72°
I have finally decided to give your recipe a try and i was AMAZED on how DELICIOUS and trouble free it was to make! Thank you so so much!! I searched so long and after watching so many other videos (talk about anxiety!) yours is now my go-to buttercream receipe! Thanks again and may your channel & viewers continue to grow!!
Lydia, you're so sweet, thank you!! And it really is so good, I'm glad you like it! 🙌
Hola estoy viendo tu video, tu haces tres recetas verdad ?
Cuantos gramos son de mantequilla por favor y cuanto de azúcar glass , de la manteca usas una taza pero no se pone el traductor para poder entender . Aquí en México las mantequillas son de 90 gramos ., ojalá y puedas ayudarme y leerme 😊🌺🌺
Take us shopping with you one day! I would love to see your cart on a busy week!
Okay!
This is by far one of the best videos i have seen regarding buttercream and shortening frosting. With the best explanation of the process and how to resuce the air bubbles.
Awww Lizeth, thank you so much my dear! 💜🙏
Karolyn I cannot wait to make this!! I have never tried sweetex but I found some at my local cake supply store! This looks soooo smooth.
OMG wait til you see and taste the difference! 🥳
I love you and your tutorials! Please don't ever stop sharing your knowledge! This video saved my buttercream and my sanity today ❤️🙌
You're the sweetest, thank you Krysta!
Can I ask your advice on something?
Thanks!
Laura, thank you SO much, I appreciate you!!🙏
I’m feeling so grateful with you, because at the end I’ve found the true recipe for cake decorations. It’s easy and very good explain it. Gif bless your memory, your hands and all your knowledges. Have a great day with many blessings
God
I made the Father’s Day cake with your instructions . Thanks again.
I just made your peanut butter and strawberry icing recipes yesterday. I used raspberry instead of strawberry in mine. They are both really good. Your channel has become my go to for cakes, icing and fondant work.I watch your videos over again and again. You've become my go to gal lol. Thanks so much for all that you do.
Christy! Thank you so much girl, I am so happy I'm able to help you! 🥰
And I make raspberry buttercream too, it's SO GOOD with lemon cake!
@@KarolynsKakes lemon is probably my favorite cake. I'm gonna have to try that.
I'd love to see this video but I can't find it 😕
Can you demonstrate both the lemon butter cream iceing your peanut butter and strawberry icing plz?
I just wanted to say thank you for all the incredible videos. I am a hobby/family party baker. I just made my daughter’s birthday cake and used your yellow box and frosting recipe. Absolutely perfect and delicious. People asked if I was a professional!! Thank you very much and please keep the videos coming. Btw for those in Florida the Sweetex shortening was key to making the frosting and fondant decorations hold in the heat (and the freezing car). Thank you!!!
I'm so glad it got rave reviews! People really love the flavor / texture of the cakes and icing. I try to tell people the Sweetex makes a BIG difference. The problem is that it's hard to find in smaller quantities so people usually don't try it out. But it really helps your icing to hold up to those extreme temps!
OMG Karolyn! This is seriously the best buttercream I have ever made. I think I would eat a flip flop if it were covered in this stuff. I think it must be the Sweetex shortening (and of course, the Wilton clear vanilla). Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us.
It really is SO good! The Sweetex makes it super smooth and the vanilla makes it taste amazing 🙌
How did you do this so easily? I keep trying new recipes and my buttercream is too thin no matter how much confectioners sugar I use, then I put it in the fridge where it gets hard as a rock,but within 5 minutes of sitting out it a piped swirl will thin to a shapeless puddle. What am I doing wrong? Not whipping long enough?
Thank you!!!
Oh yes you are the best!! Love you. God bless you all
Thank you!!
U r a blessing to me girl. I’m making my daughters small wedding cake. I needed help and here you are !!!! ❤❤❤ thank you so much
Yayyyy!! You're welcome honey, you got this! 🙌
Thank you thank you thank you! You are amazing and your videos and ideas are amazing. Thanks for sharing with us all out here in viewing land. God bless
Karolyn you are wonderful, I am so grateful for the icing and decoration lessons. Surprise birthday cake for my daughters 40 birthday party and I followed you instructions for the icing. So far so good no air. Hopefully everything else goes to plan.
Yayyyy!!! You got this! 🎉🙏
Nothing better than watch one of your videos to make my day happy. Thank you!
You are so kind, I appreciate you! 😊
Easy and secure recipe, I’m like it because I don’t want to waste my ingredients. Thank you so much.
This is my go to icing. I’ve had a lot of trouble with air bubbles lately. Can’t wait to try this. Thank you!
Air bubbles are super annoying, but here's how I smooth them out:
th-cam.com/video/RLZ49rMUxQM/w-d-xo.html
This is the best buttercream I have ever tasted 😋! Thanks so much!
Glad you like it!🎉🎉
Ok I am officially in love with your channel. You just happen to show up on my home feed and I’m so glad you did. I just made my first batch of vanilla buttercream without all the bubbles and I’m crying happy tears. Thank you for your videos
Yayyyyy!! This makes me so happy! 🙌🎉
Just made triple batch of buttercream it is delicious, thank you making my grandson first birthday cake🎉God bless you
Yesssss!! It really is so delish, I bet he's gonna love his cake from you 💜
Thank you..I learned soon much ..your a true blessing
Glad to help! 💜🙏
I tried your recipe and love it!!! Thank you!!!❤
Yayyy!! I'm so glad you liked it!!
Your timing is impeccable lol. Next week I need to make a ton of icing for a wedding cake. 💕💕💕💕 I really love your icing recipe, it’s so much easier to work with and it’s delicious!!
Yayyy!! See? I knew you needed it! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
May I ask you a question?
@@jessecarpenter3628 Me? Yes, I hope I can help.
I've been following you not quite long ago but so far, you are the first baker on Planet TH-cam (I called planet bec everytime I watch videos here I feel like I'm moving into other dimension especially on cakes😅) who give exact techniques and secrets on doing cakes.
Thank you so much for your help.
Oh I just watched the wedding cake you made. OMG! So beautiful. Please, tell your mom thank you too. She got very stable hands. Perfect video 🥰
Connie! Thank you so much honey, I appreciate you!
Lovely video, I'm learning alot thank you
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for this recipe!!! There is so many ways to make this your own. Made mine with Wal-Mart shortening(not vegetable), will never buy icing again👏👏👏 Tasted great!!
Yessss!! It takes a little effort to make it, but it costs a lot less and tastes SO much better. I'm so glad you like it! 🙌
Your video's are perfect. Hear you very well. You are very knowledgeable. Keep the videos coming. Keep up the good work.
Lynette! Thank you honey! 😊🙌
I tried your doctored cake mix and icing recipe!! Definitely a game changer, received so many compliments on how moist the cake was, thank you!
Yayyy!! Isn’t it so good?! So glad everyone liked it 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Good information cause I'm have problems with my icing. I'm new at this.
You'll learn the most by doing it and seeing what works and what doesn't. Every time you make a cake, you'll learn something new. Good luck!
You are seriously my favorite. I just love all your videos and your personality is the best ♥️
Barb!! Thank you 🥰🥰
You are so right. I have to remind myself that she doesn’t know me but her personality make’s one like she does😂
Great tutorials! Glad I found your channel!😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Thank you ❤
You are amazing the best one and the honest one to describe everything, thank you.
Suzy! You’re welcome honey!
Great video! Thank you! I bought an extra mixing bowl for my mixer and it was a game changer! :)
Yes! It just makes life easier! 😊
Ohhhhh im so glad i found you!!! ❤ thank you
Wow this is AWESOME!! THANK YOU!
I love your butter cream recipe. Thankyou.
You're welcome Clare, it's my fave!! 🙌
Wow I must try this,thanks
Wonderful tutorial.
Can wait to make a big batch of this buttercream, it is so good!
It’s my favorite!!
Thank you for your videos!! You are amazing 😊
You're so kind, you're welcome honey! Glad you like them!
Thank u for share!
Oh my Good Lord this is the most amazing way to make creamy buttercream! Thank you!
Hey girl! This is really the best!!
@@KarolynsKakes the TOTAL 💣!
perfect. thank you so much for sharing. 💞💞💞💞
Love your videos! So fun!
Thanks girl! ☺🙌
Great video! For a helpful tip, if you change the paddle attachment on the mixer, to a whisk attachment, it doubles the amount of frosting in one batch!!! I tried this once on one of my buttercream, and I did see satisfying results.
Wow, really?! That's interesting, thank you! Do you get issues with air bubbles?
I would think the “amazing doubling” would have to come from lots of air. How else, yk? It’s not cake magic after all. (I wish!! Lol ;)
@@KarolynsKakes Hi! Omg, 7 months later I saw this lol!! For icing cupcakes it's super great, for a cake it may have some streaks with bubbles. : ) But I don't have an issue with it!
I'll put good money on this recipe. It is PERFECT!
Yasssss!!! It's so good!! 💜🙌
Thank you for the a great tutorial ❤
Thanks Bella señora
¡Eres tan dulce, de nada!
Wow very nice! Thank you!
You’re welcome Candice!
That bowl of bubble-less icing looks like a dream 😍😍
Yes it does!! ❤
Awesome!!!
Fantastic!
Thanks so much 👏
Your videos are great. Thank you for the content.
You’re welcome Stacie! 🙌🏼🙏🏼
Awesome bc recipe just made a double batch… Thanks so much!!
Glad you liked it, it's my fave!!
Happy 20k Karolyn! Always looking forward for your uploads🥰🥰
Thank you so much! I appreciate the support! 🥳🙌🏼
This recipe is AWESOME!!! It was not overly sweet and I used the Walmart brand baking shortening. It will forever be my go to recipe. Thank you for sharing!❤️
Yayyy!! I'm so glad you like it!!🙌 🙌
What was the shortening brand name?I just bought one by the name Great Value.
Thanks so much for your tips!
You are so welcome!
Hi Karolyn! I typically make smaller cakes and was hoping you could let me know what you do differently for smaller batches to get it that smooth?
You mentioned you would post a video about it but I checked and I’m not sure it up! I’d be okay with just a short reply on how to go about it, I would appreciate it so very much!! Love love your videos and am so grateful for you sharing your craft with us!! Thank you greatly for your time! 💗💗💗
Hey girl, here's the video! th-cam.com/video/RLZ49rMUxQM/w-d-xo.html
Great tutorial. Thanks. About to do my first wedding cake. I’ll remember to have fun.:):)
It looks so appetizing and already drooling💙💙 I could almost smell it!️ You are so great💙💙 Thanks for sharing💙💙 stay connected💙💙
Thank you! ☺️☺️
This is the BEST frosting recipe I've ever tried! It's easy to make and delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Yay!! It's been my fave for over 15 years, I'm so glad you like it!
Great video. Looking forward to the other video
I posted it this morning, there are chapters in there. I show the recipe and how I get a smooth cake even if there are air bubbles in the icing! th-cam.com/video/tTEb690qtJc/w-d-xo.html
Wow, that was incredibly helpful!!
I got you girl! ☺️☺️
Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! Easy and simple recipe. Will this be good for ice cream cakes?
Hmmmm I've never actually had this with an ice cream cake before! I love ice cream cakes and a lady I know used to work for Carvel. I asked her for the icing recipe for their ice cream cakes and she said it was secret and they don't share it! It's most likely a stabilized whipped cream frosting. That would probably be better on an ice cream cake!
Great video
Thanks for sharing please what is shortening
It is hydrogenated vegetable oil, soybean oil, or animal fat. (I mainly use the soybean shortening.)
By adding hydrogen to it, it makes it a solid substance.
Good video
Thank you! 😊
You’re videos, tips and tricks are so helpful!!! You’re appreciated! Ty ♥️🎂♥️
Thanks girl! ☺️☺️
Really enjoy watching your videos. I wanted to see your recommendation for a printer for edible images. I'm just starting out and don't have such a big budget but want to see what is good out there that is not so big on my wallet. Thank you
I get my edible printing printer and supplies from Icing Images. The quality of the products they sell is top notch. So I never have to worry about the paper falling apart or melting and the printer has been great. I know that it is an investment to make. I will recommend to look into reviews because while some printers and supplies may be cheaper, they come with issues.
If I want to fill and cover a 3 tier cake, 10,8, 6 inches 2-2in each, do I need 2 or 3 batches? I’ve made this recipe before, love it! I use great value “high ratio” shortening. Thank you!!! 😊
3 batches may be tight, I would make 4 to make sure I have enough!
Thank you, Karolyn. I am learning so much from your well made and also entertaining videos that present years of cake experience in a way beginners can understand. I have just one more question. Here at the monastery we have a huge commercial mixer that can make 12 loaves of bread at one time, Is there any reason I could not make my 5 batches of buttercream all at once in this big mixer and then whip it up in the smaller 8 quart one?
Aww you're welcome! You can absolutely make it in that big mixer and then whip the air out in the smaller one! I wish I had one that big, it would make life so much easier 😂
Where do we find a recipe for your big batch of Chocolate Buttercream 😍love love your recipes😋😋😋😋😋🌹🌹
Hi. Love your videos. I am also a self taught home baker. Living in the Caribbean it’s super hot and having trouble getting the right consistency buttercream. Can I use the blue Driscoll shortening if I do not have access to your mentioned shortening?
Hi! I've never heard of that brand. I tried to google search it and nothing came up. Do you know what the shortening is made of?
@@KarolynsKakes sorry, didn’t realize the spell check. The blue Crisco shortening. It also has the yellow crisco with butter flavor
Glad it's not weird that I do a second batch in the same bowls except for the chocolate added on round two.
Not weird at all!
Can you create pippws flowers as is or do i need to thicken it more?
If you're making flowers, you may want to either add less liquid or add 2-4 teaspoons of meringue powder to help stiffen it up. amzn.to/42MTBM3
Hi Karolyn, thank you so much for sharing with everyone your amazing videos. I have learned so much. I do love this recipe and I am ready to try it. My question, do you have any video on how to color the buttercream red and cover a cake with it? Red frosting without using chocolate, in a big amount, is my nemesis.
Thank you in advance
Maria from CT
Yes I do! Here's the technique I do:
th-cam.com/video/tTEb690qtJc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for your prompt response. I am going to watch your video right now. Blessings for you.
You changed your intro! 😲 I was ready to say the other one with you when you started talking 🤣 💖
Keeping you on your toes!! 🤣🤣
Hi, love all your videos, such a big fan and it really helps a lot. In South Africa its really hard if not impossible to find shortening, what else could i use instead in place of it?
Hi! You can use all butter (I would do 3 sticks, which is 1 1/2 cups or 339 grams total) The shortening helps stabilize the icing so it doesn't melt as fast at higher temperatures. Since you're using all butter, it will get soft faster. Make sure you don't thin it out too much (don't add too much liquid). Just add a little at a time until you get it to a spreadable consistency!
Do you add salt to your recipe to balance out the sugar? If not, what do I do to balance out the sweetness of the sugar? Would it be a good idea to use salted butter instead? Just a question from a non-professional baker. I made frosting recently and my daughter said that it was good but a little too sweet. Your videos and cakes are awesome so you may already have a video for this. Thanks for sharing!😊
I've always used salted butter, it helps cut down on the sweetness. Also, you can reduce the powdered sugar from 2 pounds to 1 1/2 pounds.
Please I would like to know if I could use the Crisco butter flavor?
I never have, but I don't see why you couldn't. Just be aware that Crisco is greasier than the Sweetex high ratio shortening, so your icing may be a little greasy.
Thanks, Karolyn this will cover how many
cakes?
It depends on the size and height of the cakes!
It will cover approx. three 10" cakes that are about 5" high.
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Learn some new tricks...thanks girl! 🤗❤
I got you! 🙌
Loveeee your videos! Thanks for this! I would love to see you do a video on dummy cakes. How to cover with fondant and how far in advance you can make them etc thanks again!! 🥰💕
Thank you Rosemary!
I really don't make dummy cakes just because I feel like it doesn't save time or money. But I can tell you that if I was going to cover one in fondant, I would coat it in a thin layer of piping gel to get it to stick. Then let that dry at room temperature overnight before I decorated it. Since they aren't cake, I would assume you can make them whenever you want. A lot of bakeries have the dummy cakes on display, so they last a long time!
Hi Karolyn. Really appreciate the video. Is this the crusting buttercream?
Yes! American Buttercream does form a crust. Meringue buttercreams do not.
Will this still turn out good if I use a hand mixer ? I don’t want to ver mix 😅
Could I sub the shortening all together for lard I rendered?
Hi! Love your videos thank you for sharing your techniques! I have 3 cakes to make over the next few days so i made a big batch. How do i colour the icing once made? It was only after i made it that i got to the but in the video that we are to add the colouring at the beginning 🤦🏻♀ any advice now i have a big bowl lovely smooth icing? Thanks!
I make this big batch, then take out however much I want to color and hand mix it in or mix on low, being careful not to beat too much air into it. If you get bubbles, you can smooth them out with this technique: th-cam.com/video/RLZ49rMUxQM/w-d-xo.html
Kitchen aide makes a larger 6 quart mixer.
I used to do cakes, if I ever start again im using your recipe and technique!
Yay!! I hope you do!
Did you use powdered sugar? Thank you so much for teaching this tutorial, very interesting. Good day.
Yes! I use powdered sugar in this recipe.
Can we achieve the same results using 50/50 butter and sweetex? It looks amazing!
Yes! You can mess around with the ratios if you prefer. The shortening helps stabilize the icing as it melts at a higher temp than butter. So with more shortening, it can withstand the warm weather longer.
Wow amazing 🤩 I’ve never thought of using shortening. Why do you add that?
It stabilizes the Buttercream and allows it to withstand higher temps as it melts at a higher temperature than butter.
Do you have to remix the frosting when you take it out of the fridge and it comes to room temp?
I always do because sometimes the butter separates as it sits so whipping it again makes it smooth 😊
Karolyn,when you have made your batch of buttercream. Is it already the right consistency to pipe borders and flowers. I have made some and iced cupcakes, it tasted great
Yes it is! You can always add a little more liquid if you need to thin it out for more intricate piping. And you can add a little meringue powder if you want it even stiffer for flowers!