Somebody please help! I need a recipe for a non perishable icing recipe like the kind some supermarkets put on their cakes that taste like cool whip. None that I have tried has had a good taste. TIA

Have you tried Pastry Pride? I think it's really good.

What is pastry pride and where would i find it? Can it be left out for several hours? Can you make flowers and such with it?

I have used Rich's Bettercreme; it is now my dh's favorite icing - not too sweet! And frosted/filled cakes can be left out on the counter for several days with no food safety issues (in most situations).

(However, it is recommended to refrigerate left-over product for future use.)

Pastry Pride and Rich's Bettercreme threads:
(Also Frostin' Pride)

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-160211-.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-94441-.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-71401-.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-56121-.html

Decorating:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-125021-.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-105541-.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-88501-.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-85501-.html

Recipes using PP or RBC:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-120501-.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-99041-.html

Bettercreme Fun by Melvira:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-601193-.html

HTH

Edited to update links.

Yes, jams are always a good option. I think that as long as something is "cooked" it should be fine out. Fruits are cooked down to make jams, so they are good. I have also done a chocolate ganache and whipped it and it was just fine out. Apricot, strawberry and rapberry preserves are popular over here with my family. I have used pastry pride, but I didn't know it was able to hold without refrigeration. Has anyone worked with Frosting Pride??? Is that like more like buttercream or more like cool whip?

Isaby, here are two Cool Whip threads for you:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-34791-.html

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-128301-.html

HTH

JanH, I just love that you always post all the links to the threads. It make life so much easier for us forgetfuls!!