Bettercream

Decorating By czyadgrl Updated 23 Aug 2006 , 2:11am by marina34

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czyadgrl Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 6:59pm
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I've been making cakes (for fun and learning) for a few weeks and taking them into work. Until this past weekend, I'd been using a 1/2 Butter 1/2 Crisco buttercream recipe.

After seeing a few posts, I decided to try out the Bettercream. Did one cake with the plain and added some rum flavoring. Another cake in the chocolate. Everyone LOVES it and is raving about how light it is, how it's not too sweet or sugary. And the chocolate reminds me of that yummy Nequick chocolate milk you can get in individual bottles. mmmm...

Anyone have some good pros/cons to using this Bettercream stuff as compared to a homemade buttercream? Or do you think it's just a matter of what you like?

Does anyone have a buttercream recipe that whips up super smooth, light and fluffy like the Bettercream?

Thanks!

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pilesoflaundry Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 8:17pm
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The downside is it's harder to get smooth and it has to be kept in the fridge. In the heat (say somewhere outside) it's a problem. I love it, so does my family. It's not as sweet as buttercream.

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bonniebakes Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 10:40pm
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what's "bettercream?"

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czyadgrl Posted 23 Aug 2006 , 1:04am
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BUMP! Anyone?

Bettercream is a brand of icing that comes in a quart sized (I think) milk container. You just pour it in the bowl and whip it up.

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vww104 Posted 23 Aug 2006 , 2:06am
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Where do you get it?

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marina34 Posted 23 Aug 2006 , 2:10am
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I think a lot of people get it from Sam's Club. Its best if you call ahead and order it, and make sure you get one from their freezer, vs the cooler. You can also do a search on here for "bettercream", there are tons of posts on it. Good luck!

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marina34 Posted 23 Aug 2006 , 2:11am
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Or even Smart and Final.

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