I was going to make a cake using nikki72905's recipe. well i have all the ingredients until i get to the bottom where she says she frosts it w/ bettercream. i can't get it, and have no clue what it is or what it's like. I pm'd her so just waiting for her to respond, but thought i'd ask y'all too! What could i use as an alternative that's similiar in consistancy and taste??? THANKS!!!
Add some powered pudding to the coolwhip to thicken it up and kick up the flavor.
What kind of cake are you making anyway?
hmmmmm so what do you think??? it's a yellow cake based doctored and a vanilla-ey cream cheesey type of fill.
Bettercreme is amazing. Don't even get me started! 
It is a whipped icing that is light and fluffy, just wonderful! But, the liquid version is ten times better than the pre-whipped!
If you cannot find it in your area, there is a recipe for 'mock' whipped icing which many have had success with. Please let me know if you want it and I will go look it up and post it here. It's buried in our cupcake thread, otherwise I would just post it here now. It will take a few minutes to find. But, if you are interested, I am certainly willing to look it up for you!! I have somehow been dubbed the "Bettercreme Queen" in the cupcake thread, so if you have any q's about it, apparently I am a good one to ask! Hahahaha!! I have come up with a plethora of recipes and versions of fillings and icings using Bettercreme, each one better than the last!!
Ah, here it is... that wasn't so hard!
Mock Whipped Cream Frosting
3/4 c. milk
3 tbsp. flour
6 tbsp. butter
6 tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
Cook milk and flour until thick. Cool. Beat butter, shortening, and sugar for 4 minutes in a bowl. Add flour and milk mixture. Beat 4 minutes. Add vanilla and salt
EDITED TO ADD: I have not personally used this recipe, but several cupcakers have and like it!!!
oh Melvira i'd love it if it's not to much trouble! TIA!
I only have access to Walmart so my selection is limited. THANKS!!!! i'd LOVE to make this cake for a get together tomorrow. if possible! If not it's all good. i'll make my italian cream. YUMMY!
oh Melvira i'd love it if it's not to much trouble! TIA!
I only have access to Walmart so my selection is limited. THANKS!!!! i'd LOVE to make this cake for a get together tomorrow. if possible! If not it's all good. i'll make my italian cream. YUMMY!
Haha, I beat you to it!! 
By the way, I love your signature line about the dental assistant thing! It's funny because last week I went in to have a temp crown put on a cracked tooth(OW!! How long is this going to continue to hurt!?!?) and I took them a big assortment of cupcakes. They were ecstatic! One of my pals here was giving me a hard time about taking cupcakes to the dentists office and I told her I was just drumming up business for them! And I also told her it's like a Doctor or Nurse that smokes... of course they know it's not good for them, but they're gonna do it anyway! 
LOL Thanks Melvira! I might have to try it in the morning! I'll make it first and refridge it to see if it works before i try the cake recipe. That way if it doesn't work i still have time to make my other cake! LOL
I talk to my pt's about working a night job as a baker and they look at me like i'm crazy and i tell them the same thing.... keeps you coming back! It's Job Security! LOL
i'll pm you about the other dental stuff! THANKS! ruby
macsmom, nope, walmart adn a brookshire, and a market basket. the last 2 aren't big chains i don't think.
Melvira and Edna, what's the differance with the liquid version and the premade??? other then liquid being liquid. lol for when i am able to buy some. THANKS! 
well if i can't replicate it, hopefully someday i can find it in a store!!!
The two main differences between the liquid and the prewhipped is that #1. the liquid tastes better, (I know, sounds weird, but honestly it does.) and #2. The prewhipped is almost over whipped in consistency, so the liquid makes it possible to have a more silky and smooth final product. A few nice other details is that it's easier to add flavorings to the liquid, and use it to make other things like mousse. I can translate my recipes to work with the prewhipped if needed, but I just prefer the liquid. Oh, it's also easier to store! The little quart paper cartons fit perfectly in my deep freezer's door... don't have to try and store a huge bucket!!
Mel's right trying to store a big ol' bucket is a beast!Trust me I know
She is right the liqiud does taste better!
Hey Melvina, How do you think adding crushed pineapple (drained) to the bettercream will be? I want to ice some cupcakes.
Tonedna is right on the money!!! What I like to do is put it in a cheese cloth and give it a HEALTHY squeeze. If you don't have (or don't want to buy) cheese cloth, then put it in a strainer and give it a strong 'push' then let it sit for quite a while to be sure it's good and dry. BUT!!!! Make sure you reserve that juice and use it to make some pineapple cuppies to squoosh that yummy filling into!! OMG... YUM!!!
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