Best Buttercream Recipe For Viva/melvira Methods?

Baking By dtmc Updated 24 Mar 2007 , 4:26am by DelightsByE

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dtmc Posted 24 Mar 2007 , 12:09am
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Hi all,
I have been using the Wilton's class buttercream as my buttercream and I used to be able to get it smooth, now I can't. What is the best buttercream recipe for really smooth cakes? That fondant look. The paper towel method is great, but I still get tiny cracks in my bc, maybe because it is the Wilton recipe.

ANy tips would be great. I want to be able to do a wedding cake in bc and not have any cracks or unevenness.

THANKS!

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Momof4luvscakes Posted 24 Mar 2007 , 12:20am
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I use the Buttercream Dream recipe from this site. It tastes good, and it crusts and smooths nicely. I am usuallly able to get it smooth with just my spatula.

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cmmom Posted 24 Mar 2007 , 12:25am
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I've used the Wilton Class BC with the Melvira method and it turned out AWESOME. As a matter of fact, the first cake I did with that method was a couple of weeks ago. A new client just called (she was at the party) and wondered how did I get my "fondant" so smooth. When I told her that the cake was covered in BC, she was floored!! thumbs_up.gif

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newlywedws Posted 24 Mar 2007 , 3:18am
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I used Reenie's crusting BC recipe from the CC recipe section w/ the Melvira method...worked great! I used it on the U of M cake in my photo's - I could definately see improvement!


Oh and a note, the Reenie's crusting BC prepared as instructed WILL NOT crust (but will be light and airy)...apparently a typo was made, it should read 2lbs confectioner sugar not 1lb.

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DelightsByE Posted 24 Mar 2007 , 3:28am
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Melvira method? icon_confused.gif
Did I miss a memo? What is that?

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bobwonderbuns Posted 24 Mar 2007 , 3:34am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DelightsByE

Melvira method? icon_confused.gif
Did I miss a memo? What is that?



right on the home page -- our mistress of dark chocolate is a superstar!! icon_lol.gif http://www.cakecentral.com/article83-Quick--Easy-Smooth-Icing-Using-a-Roller-Melvira-Method.html

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CarolAnn Posted 24 Mar 2007 , 3:41am
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I used it on my own bc last night and it worked great. I started out using a viva over the cake and rolling, then I took the viva off and rolled it even smoother. Boy, was I ever impressed! I've been using the viva method for quite a while and thought my cakes were fairly smoothe, but this is even better. I just need to get a handle for the longer rollers I bought. They don't fit with the handle I have.

Thanks Melvira!!!!

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DelightsByE Posted 24 Mar 2007 , 4:26am
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Originally Posted by bobwonderbuns

Quote:
Originally Posted by DelightsByE

Melvira method? icon_confused.gif
Did I miss a memo? What is that?


right on the home page -- our mistress of dark chocolate is a superstar!! icon_lol.gif http://www.cakecentral.com/article83-Quick--Easy-Smooth-Icing-Using-a-Roller-Melvira-Method.html





oh yes - righto. I read this. Just didn't remember the Melvira part (sorry Melvira!! icon_redface.gif )

I haven't tried it yet, does it work??

Well I suppose it MUST work, mustn't it, if it's on the home page!

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