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sunflowerfreak
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Thu May 29, 2008 5:50 pm |
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Is there a cream cheese icing that you can actually decorate a cake with? I mean decorating with decorating tips, making flowers, leaves etc.? |
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cariage
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Joined: Aug 31, 2007
Posts: 347
Location: Lake Charles Louisiana
Birthday: Mar 12
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Thu May 29, 2008 6:29 pm |
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I don't know about the roses or decorating thing, but I tried the crusting recipe here on cc and after trying to smooth it for 8 hours (yes I said 8 HOURS) I finally had to scrape it all off at 2AM and rush to walmart (thank god they are open 24 hours) and make a batch of buttercream. I swear I will NEVER use it again. If my client wants cream cheese they can get it as a filling ONLY!!
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LoriMc
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Thu May 29, 2008 6:59 pm |
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I usually just use minimal buttercream or royal accents if I have to decorate a cream cheese cake. |
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jeffer01
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Joined: Apr 24, 2007
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Location: north carolina
Birthday: Apr 11
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Thu May 29, 2008 7:07 pm |
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I too would love a crusting cream cheese! I have not had any luck with the recipes I have found so far  what a waste. I agree with cariage...make it as a filling 
If someone has a trusty recipe please share! |
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southerncake
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Location: North Carolina
Birthday: Jul 29
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Thu May 29, 2008 7:16 pm |
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I love the crusting cream cheese icing in the recipe section. I have never used it for flowers, but I have used it for wedding cakes, b-day cakes, etc. I use it for stringwork, borders...whatever I would normally do with buttercream. My customers love the taste (I do too!)! |
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jelmom
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Joined: Apr 07, 2008
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Location: SC
Birthday: Apr 20
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Thu May 29, 2008 7:19 pm |
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I don't know if this is already on here somewhere, but I make a crusting cream cheese that I have decorated with several times. I actually use it to make roses b/c it gives smoother edges.
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz butter
2 tsp vanilla
2# powdered sugar
Cream the butter and cream cheese. Cream in vanilla. Add powdered sugar. Hope this helps. |
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plbennett_8
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Thu May 29, 2008 7:29 pm |
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LoriMc
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Thu May 29, 2008 7:33 pm |
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Is this the same one cariage spent hours trying to smooth??? |
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plbennett_8
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Thu May 29, 2008 7:40 pm |
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No... laughing... If you search the RECIPE section using CREAM CHEESE under the FROSTING heading you will see a LOT of crusting cream cheese frostings. Browse around...it's fun! 
I would not endorse this frosting if I had not personally used it on many occasions. I use SugarShacks smoothing methods and it works great. No problems. Adjust the powdered sugar for consistancy of decorations. Note that it gets a 4.7 Rating, which is not too shabby on this web site.
Happy Baking!
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feliciangel
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Joined: Dec 27, 2007
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Location: LA,CA
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Thu May 29, 2008 7:46 pm |
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southerncake
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Thu May 29, 2008 8:06 pm |
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cariage
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Joined: Aug 31, 2007
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Location: Lake Charles Louisiana
Birthday: Mar 12
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Thu May 29, 2008 8:09 pm |
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the recipe Plbennett posted the link to is NOT the one I tried. I may give this one a try. |
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Amia
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Thu May 29, 2008 9:58 pm |
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I had problems with that one actually. It tasted great, but I couldn't get it to crust to save my life. I used it on my pink camo cake. |
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aztomcat
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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Thu May 29, 2008 10:59 pm |
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This recipe crusts well....
http://www.cakecentral.com/cak.....sting.html
I went through a ton of testing before I got it right because the client wanted cream cheese icing with a fondant look. It is listed under "wedding crusting cream cheese frosting" because I first developed it for a three tiered wedding cake with flavors of pumpkin, red velvet and chocolate. All complimented with cream cheese frosting. Since, I have done two shower cakes with the same recipe. Here are the pics and you can see that the borders and accents hold up fine. I have not tried flowers with it. But I always smooth using the melvira method with viva and a roller.
http://www.cakecentral.com/mod.....id=1123023
http://www.cakecentral.com/mod.....id=1158427
ps Thanks to Pat for using and for enjoying my recipe!!
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edith123
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Joined: Oct 19, 2007
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Location: indiana
Birthday: Nov 20
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Thu May 29, 2008 11:25 pm |
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Thank-you all for posting all those great recipes and tips!  |
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Crusting Cream Cheese that you can use to decorate! 
