Vinegar In Bc To Prevent Cracking

Decorating By maddyscreations Updated 29 Mar 2007 , 4:11am by Ursula40

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maddyscreations Posted 27 Mar 2007 , 11:57pm
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Has anyone ever tried a few drops of Vinegar in Buttercream to prevent Cracking? Does it work?

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CakeDiva73 Posted 28 Mar 2007 , 12:02am
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oh, I would be scared to.....afraid it would taste like salad dressing icon_biggrin.gif

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isabelianico Posted 28 Mar 2007 , 12:02am
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Not sure, but here's a bump icon_razz.gif

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lsawyer Posted 28 Mar 2007 , 12:05am
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I've heard of it, but have never tried it. Use just a few drops so that you can't taste it.

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mlwideman Posted 28 Mar 2007 , 12:33am
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I use a couple of drops of vinegar in my buttercream and it works great. I haven't had a problem with cracking buttercream ever since.

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maddyscreations Posted 28 Mar 2007 , 12:38am
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This may be a silly questions but do you use White Vinegar or Apple Cidar Vinegar?

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mlwideman Posted 28 Mar 2007 , 12:41am
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You need to use white vinegar (and only a couple of drops). I hope it works for you. I use to have a problem with my cakes cracking (even though I was using sturdy cake boards). It was worse when I had tinted frosting (not white). As I stated before once I started using the vinegar the cracking stopped.

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maddyscreations Posted 28 Mar 2007 , 12:46am
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Thank you I will try it in my BC Dream tomorrow? Can't hurt!

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Wendoger Posted 28 Mar 2007 , 3:39am
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...you dont even taste it.... thumbs_up.gif

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Sweetcakes23 Posted 28 Mar 2007 , 3:43am
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Really?! I always assumed mine cracked because it had been put in the freezer, then thawed. Does this help that too?

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JanH Posted 28 Mar 2007 , 4:36am
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CakemanOh's recipe for Brite White calls for two drops of vinegar. I've used the vinegar and the recipe and it works great!!!

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maddyscreations Posted 29 Mar 2007 , 2:35am
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I added a few drops to my buttercream dream today and I had no cracks. Thanks

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lsawyer Posted 29 Mar 2007 , 2:55am
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Originally Posted by JanH

CakemanOh's recipe for Brite White calls for two drops of vinegar. I've used the vinegar and the recipe and it works great!!!




Where can we find this recipe??

Many thanks!

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Ursula40 Posted 29 Mar 2007 , 3:09am
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Does it prevent the bc from crusting? Or prolong the time where it crusts?

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Cookie4 Posted 29 Mar 2007 , 3:13am
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Here's the link for the Brite White Buttercream Icing:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2375-brite-white-buttercream-icing.html

You can always go to the Search tab and type in Brite White. Good luck!

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Teekakes Posted 29 Mar 2007 , 3:18am
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You only need to add 4 drops of vinegar to 1 standard 3 cup batch of buttercream frosting.

You can use either apple cider vinegar or regular vinegar.

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imartsy Posted 29 Mar 2007 , 3:26am
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I've always just added a teaspoon of the vinegar - or maybe a bit less. I make the Buttercream Dream recipe and do that. It's done really well so far! I had to write it in big letters on my recipe though so I don't forget! icon_smile.gif

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lsawyer Posted 29 Mar 2007 , 3:28am
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Thanks!

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susanscakebabies Posted 29 Mar 2007 , 3:30am
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Cool little tip worth trying. Thanks all for all the input on what you know about it.

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mdutcher Posted 29 Mar 2007 , 3:39am
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Huh, this is a cool tip. I'll have to try it. Thanks!!

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youngestdecorator Posted 29 Mar 2007 , 3:42am
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That's crazy, i would have never thought of that.?

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Ursula40 Posted 29 Mar 2007 , 4:11am
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Where do I get that icing base for the Brite white? I have to shop online, as I live in China. Please help

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