Buttercreamy

February 4, 2011

Guess what? We’ve got photos! Phew! Now I feel like I can really make myself at home in this new site.

So off we go!

A few weeks ago, I was asked by a dear friend if I would be willing to make her wedding cake. Holy moly!

Now, she’s had the chance to sample lots of the goodies I’ve baked, so I’m pretty sure she knew what she was in for. I’m not worried about the cake tasting yummy, but I’m a little nervous it’s not going to look like a Wedding cake, capital W.

But I found this post on the lovely I Am Baker last week and it made me feel like perhaps I might be able to pull this off.


I promise I won’t color it pink, but Ms. Baker even shares her recipe for the perfect buttercream icing.

THE BEST BUTTERCREAM

2 cups shortening

8 cups confectioner’s sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon clear imitation vanilla extract

6 fluid ounces heavy cream

In a large bowl, cream shortening with mixer until fluffy.  Add confectioners sugar (2 cups at a time) until well blended.  If the frosting gets to thick at any time you can add some of your heavy cream.

Add salt, vanilla, and heavy cream and blend until combined, then blend on high until frosting is light and fluffy.  If you need to add additional cream you can. (up to 2 tablespoons)

And she makes it look so easy! Very, very classy and wedding-y.

{I’m thinking the beautiful cake stands make all the difference, no?}

I think we may have found a winner. At least I’ve got 4 months to practice!

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6 Comments

6 Comments

  • Reply Nancy Pfeiffer February 4, 2011 at 10:31 am

    I really like the way she frosted this cake. I may try this buttercream recipe, too. She does have a few secret ingredients.

    • Reply emily February 4, 2011 at 4:12 pm

      Did you check out the post and the other two designs she did? they look equally easy and so cute!

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