Why Does My Icing Crack??

Decorating By tysmom Updated 31 Oct 2006 , 1:05am by seven

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tysmom Posted 31 Oct 2006 , 12:00am
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I am using the regular buttercream recipe and everytime my icing looks like it is cracked. (this is before I pick it up). Am I doing something wrong? I use the Viva method to make it smooth and it still looks "cracked". HELP!! icon_redface.gif

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tysmom Posted 31 Oct 2006 , 12:35am
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Anyone??

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cupcakequeen Posted 31 Oct 2006 , 12:45am
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I find this happens when it's too dry. You may need to add more milk/water or lessen the icing sugar ratio. I find that this happens a lot with the crisco/butter combo.

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tysmom Posted 31 Oct 2006 , 12:58am
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I use crisco, powder sugar, vanilla, and water. Any ideas?

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seven Posted 31 Oct 2006 , 1:05am
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it shouldn't happen if you add more water. i make mine with the same things you do. I add water and mix in the KA til it is very fluffy (alsmost like whip cream and i have never had a problem with cracking.....so dont be afraid to add more water!

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