I'm trying to bake a cake in a house without a Kitchen Aid mixer. (I know that you all just gasped). To make matters worse, when I found a small handheld mixer, it was about 30 years old and failed to turn on. Never have I ever heard of any kitchen without some sort of working electrical mixing device!!

Anyways, here's my question..

I need to make buttercream ASAP! Is there any way that I can make a crusting buttercream without using an electric mixer? Will the consistancy turn out differently? Any tips or suggestions would be great! There are so many GREAT bakers out there, I'm sure that someone, somewhere has tried to make buttercream without an electric mixer!

PLEASE HELP!! I'd appreciate it![/u]

I have used a large wisk, with the help of DH of course!