Help! Buttercream Icing Not White

Decorating By carmycakes Updated 14 Sep 2009 , 12:20am by MJoycake

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carmycakes Posted 13 Sep 2009 , 11:55pm
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First time ever made BC. I followed the Witon recipe for Buttercream icing and it is not white. It has a hint of yellow. What can I do to fix?

Thanks

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jamiekwebb Posted 14 Sep 2009 , 12:04am
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add white coloring or a drop (teeny) or violet

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MJoycake Posted 14 Sep 2009 , 12:20am
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buttercream will never be white when you use butter. using shortening will help, as will using clear vanilla extract.

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