Help! Can You Thicken Bc After It Has Been Made?

Decorating By katie11 Updated 23 Feb 2007 , 8:18pm by projectqueen

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katie11 Posted 23 Feb 2007 , 8:01pm
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I made a batch of buttercream dream last night to use today. I thought I had the perfect consistency so I popped it in the fridge and went to bed. When I pulled it out today it seems too thin. How can I thicken it back up so that my cake doesn't slide? Do I just add more powdered sugar? Will that make it too sweet?

Thanks!

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projectqueen Posted 23 Feb 2007 , 8:03pm
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I would just pop it back in the mixer and add some more powdered sugar until you have the right consistency. Just a little at a time, probably won't take much.

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bakincakin Posted 23 Feb 2007 , 8:05pm
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I agree, just a little at a time.

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Lalana Posted 23 Feb 2007 , 8:07pm
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If you're afraid it will be too sweet, add a tiny bit of salt too.

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awolf24 Posted 23 Feb 2007 , 8:07pm
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Yup - just add some powdered sugar

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katie11 Posted 23 Feb 2007 , 8:08pm
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thanks for the quick replies ... You guys are amazing! i'm going to go doctor up my BC according to your tips. The salt idea is great! thanks again and again and again ....

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butternut Posted 23 Feb 2007 , 8:12pm
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If you do use salt, make sure that you disolve it first

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projectqueen Posted 23 Feb 2007 , 8:18pm
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I don't think I would add the salt unless the extra ps makes it too sweet. I think that buttercream dream recipe calls for some salted butter, right? In that case, you will probably be fine with just the powdered sugar.

Good luck!

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