I'm trying to find a yummy not too sweet buttercream that doesn't leave a filmy feeling on the top of your mouth. I made the Buttercream Dream recipe found on here, while good it is still a little sweet. After just a few tastes I have the "feeling" on the roof of my mouth.
Anywho any tried and true buttercream recipes out there...that aren't too sweet?

I have learned to use only Hi-Ratio in my frosting instead of the Crisco types. It cuts down on the grit and slime feeling, and really does improve the taste. Sugarshack has a great recipe that I now use all the time, it tastes great and it great to work with.

I am going to school to be a pastry chef and we made both a italian and french buttercream and i feel the italian isn't too sweet but the french is. the reason for the bad mouth feel is because of the shortening. we use all butter and it is much better. i'm attaching the recipe. hope you like it let me know even if you don't

Italian Buttercream

Italian meringue
Sugar 8oz
Water 2oz
Egg whites 4oz
Butter, soft 12oz
Emulsified shortening (or additional butter) 2oz
Lemon juice ½ tsp
Vanilla extract ¾ tsp

Procedure
1.  Make the meringue (procedure on p. 267). Whip until completely cool.
2.  Little by little, add the soft butter and continue to whip. Add each piece after the pervious one has been incorporated. In the same way, whip in the butter or shortening, if using.
3.  When all the fat has been incorporated, whip in the lemon juice and vanilla.
4.  Continue to whip until the buttercream is smooth.

Swiss Meringue Butter Cream...when it's too hot, Sugarshack recipe with the required hi ratio shortening.

I also vote for Sugarshacks buttercream. I make her 5qt mixer recipe and it lasts me through a few cakes. I love thats its not too sweet and so smooth -- yum!

would you mind sharing that recipe with me?
Thank you

here ya go! http://cakecentral.com/recipes/5163/sugarshacks-icing-and-tips

Sugarshacks!

What's HIGH-RATIO shortening and where does one find it?

many people on here buy a brand called sweetex, you may be able to just google for it. i actually buy it from a cake shop

Italian meringue buttercream is the way to go:

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup egg whites
6 sticks of unsalted butter - room temp
1 tsp of vanilla or more to taste

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan with a lid and bring to a gentle boil. Put a lid on it, once it comes to a boil, set the timer for 7 mins and reduce heat slightly. In the meantime, whip egg whites to stiff peaks using an electric mixer. Once sugar is done boiling, remove from heat, let the bubbling subside and with mixer on high speed, slowly pour the sugar syrup into egg white mixture. Let the mixture run oh high til the bowl is cool to the touch, about 10 mins. Then add the butter in small chunks and mix until its all incorporated.. finally add vanilla to taste.
In the midst of making the buttercream it may look curdled, continue beating on high speed til it comes together. If it's too soupy, put it in the frdige for 15 or 20 minutes and then rewhip. One final note, if you add the sugar syrup too quick, you will end up with scrambled egg buttercream... gross!

Can you make a whole bunch and then freeze it for later use?

Thanks,
Anjali