I use the buttercream recipe from the wilton student book. Uses just powderd sugar, crisco, water, vanilla, m powder. I am wanting something that taste better or different. I make a lot of birthday cakes and would love to have something new to try. thanks 
How about this recipe:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-1940-25-My-Easy-Buttercream-Frosting.html
There are lots of good recipes in the recipe section.
Cindy
Try using half crisco and half butter. It definitely tastes better. You can also use heavy cream instead of water.
If you can get your hands on it, try using hi-ratio shortening, especially if you make a lot of cakes. You get the nice white color and the ability to make flowers and boarder like you would with a shortening BC, but you get a much better tasting product without the greasy taste.
Warehouse clubs have 50# cubes, if they carry hi-ratio shortening. puzzlegut turned me on to Gordon's Food Service, where I was able to order Sweetex brand at a great price.
You can also find either Sweetex or Alpine at well stocked cake supply stores, but it's at least $2.00 lb.
Online:
http://www.sugarcraft.com/ (under food items)
http://www.countrykitchensa.com/catalog/mini.aspx?T=1&SubCatId=1069
HTH
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