Hi guys!...I used the cc recipe for the Crusting Buttercream II (faux fondant)
1 1/2 c crisco
1/2 c cake flour
2 lbs. powdered sugar
1/4 c hot water
2 tsp. clear vanilla

So what I found is that it crusts VERY quickly. I think that's a good thing for most cases except yesterday I was frosting a very crumbly cake and it was torture. The icing kept pulling off the crumbs and it wouldn't stick to the darn cake. But I kept at it and perservered! I defeated that unruly cake and showed it who was boss! I also love the taste of the buttercream....not at all as sweet as regular BC......I reccommend it!

Also...no fear of leaving it out....there are 0 dairy products in it.

Is it the same consistancy as regular buttercream?
What method did you use to smooth it on the cake?
Thanks for posting your results.

Cindy

If it was yanking crumbs off you cake, it was too dry. Yes, since it's for the faux fondant, it needs to be dry--but there should be a happy medium between being dry and being able to ice a cake.

Lisa

Antonia,

Can you use the Viva towel to get a smooth finish with this icing?

Cindy

P.S. I totally agree about the icer tip, it's great!!

Oh yeah...Viva works on here too....