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SueW
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Joined: Aug 12, 2006
Posts: 699
Location: at computer surfing cake central
Birthday: Dec 19
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Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:41 pm |
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I have never done it before and just got my first request. I don't even know where to start. Any good recipes you can suggest? Thanks! |
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Lisa422
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Joined: Mar 08, 2007
Posts: 295
Location: Fresno, California
Birthday: Sep 27
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Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:50 pm |
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I don't have a recipe, but would love to find a good one too. Here's a bump for you. |
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denette
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Joined: Dec 09, 2006
Posts: 155
Location: New Mexico
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Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:51 pm |
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I only have the recipe for the Wilton chocolate buttercream using the butter/crisco and cocoa powder. It's basically your regular buttercream with 3/4 cup cocoa added to it.
If you're asking about a chocolate SMBC, then I want to know the recipe too! |
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twooten173
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Joined: Apr 12, 2007
Posts: 520
Location: Steeler Country
Birthday: May 06
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Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:00 pm |
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Here's what I use on the cake I sell to a restaurant. Not overly sweet.
3 sticks butter
10 oz (1.5 cups) crisco
1/2 cup milk
5 tbsp karo syrup
1.5 cups Hershey cocoa
3 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
3lbs ps
Cream everything but Karo. Add 1 lb ps let it run a little while, then add cocoa, let it run a little while, then add 2 lb ps and pour Karo over this and pulse on and off a couple of times til incorporated so ps doesn't fly out of bowl (have KA 4.5 qt mixer). When everything is incorporated, I let it run on 2 for about 5 minutes to get it nice and creamy. Add 3 - 5 tbsp of milk to thin to a nice spreading consistancy. |
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andpotts
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Joined: Jul 31, 2006
Posts: 178
Location: WA
Birthday: Jul 30
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Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:13 pm |
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I used indydebbi's buttercream recipe for crusting buttercream and then just added cocoa powder and hershey's syrup (like she saiys to) until I got the right color I wanted, it was so dang good it was hard to stop eating it out of the bowl! |
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spunkybear
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Joined: Feb 07, 2007
Posts: 65
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Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:31 pm |
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Hey twooton173--Is your yummy recipe a crusting BC? |
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katie11
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Joined: Sep 28, 2006
Posts: 54
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Sat Aug 02, 2008 6:56 am |
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I've been looking for a great crusting chocolate buttercream. Does indydebi's buttercream crust? Where can I find her recipe? I searched for it, but nothing came up.
Thanks! |
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raquel1
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Joined: Apr 02, 2008
Posts: 200
Location: Richmond, Texas
Birthday: Oct 15
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Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:17 am |
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I would also love the link to indydebbi's BC, and to know if twooten's delicious sounding BC is a crusting one  BUMP! |
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kkswmmr114
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Joined: Aug 19, 2007
Posts: 36
Location: Texas
Birthday: Aug 12
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Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:24 am |
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I made my first crusting chocolate buttercream yesterday. I used my faux fondant buttercream: 1.5 cups crisco, 1/2 cup cake flour, 2 lbs. powdered sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp vanilla. Cream crisco and flour, add powdered sugar, water and vanilla. To modify I added about a half cup cocoa powder, added a squirt of chocolate syrup, and then reduced the powdered sugar by about a 1/2 cup. You can add more or less depending on how chocolaty you want it. I had to add alot more water though... It tastes really good!! My mom, who HATES buttercream, LOVED this chocolate buttercream. It is very light and crusts well. Good luck!! |
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imakecakes
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Joined: Jan 07, 2005
Posts: 341
Location: Rochester NY
Birthday: Dec 05
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Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:25 am |
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I use the Hersey's cocoa recipe on the back of the container--yummmmyy! It crusts well, too. Hint: heat the milk to a warm temp before adding, it makes it really nice and creamy. |
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twooten173
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Joined: Apr 12, 2007
Posts: 520
Location: Steeler Country
Birthday: May 06
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Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:15 pm |
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It crusts nicely. I tend to use it on the thicker side in the hot weather so I can smooth it quickly with the VIVA. |
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Serious_Cakes
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Joined: Sep 17, 2007
Posts: 356
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Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:59 pm |
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raquel1
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Joined: Apr 02, 2008
Posts: 200
Location: Richmond, Texas
Birthday: Oct 15
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Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:20 am |
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That is some beautiful cake and that buttercream looks fabulous! Sooo smooth. Your "stained glass" cake top is stunning!  Would love to know what you used for the colors
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Serious_Cakes
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Joined: Sep 17, 2007
Posts: 356
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Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:44 pm |
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Hi raquel1, I'll send you a PM  |
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Wendoger
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Joined: Jan 28, 2006
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Location: Washington
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