I am searching for a icing recipe that is like buttercream, but is not made with the butter in it. The butter is replaced with extra shortening. It has a smoother, less sweet consistency, but works just as well as buttercream when it comes to decorating. Thanks to all !!

These recipes all use shortening and are less sweet:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2375-Brite-White-Buttercream-Icing.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2019-Whipped-Cream-Buttercream-Frosting.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2006-Dreamy-Cream.html

HTH