Has anyone ever heard of or used Velvet Top or Velvety Top? I think that's the name of it....Dawn is the manufacturer. Anyway, can't get Bettercreme but I could get this and they said it's the same just different company. I got some to try and was wondering if there are any opinions out there?? Laughing
I've used Dawn Velvet Top-same stuff as the Rich's bettercreme! Love it!
Where can I find this?
hallfamily727.. Im so sorry your having a hard time finding it . I know how I feel when I cant find the item I want ! GRRRRRR!!!%$#@#%%%
Has anyone ever heard of or used Velvet Top or Velvety Top? I think that's the name of it....Dawn is the manufacturer. Anyway, can't get Bettercreme but I could get this and they said it's the same just different company. I got some to try and was wondering if there are any opinions out there?? Laughing
I've used Dawn Velvet Top-same stuff as the Rich's bettercreme! Love it!
Yeah! Thanks for the answer! I'm so excited to try it this weekend. Can you use this for cake filling too or just cuppies? If you do the filling in cake and still want to decorate pretty much, do you just use a BC???
Now see what you've started Mel. I wish I could get Bettercream but maybe if all these people make it super popular they will start carrying it everywhere.
It's what my local supermarket bakery uses. If you ask for it at the bakery some bakery managers will sell it to you.
I've used Dawn Velvet Top-same stuff as the Rich's bettercreme! Love it!
Where can I find this?
I got mine at our cake supply place. I talked to the lady there about it and she named 3 kinds and said they were all comparable. Rich's Bettercreme, Dawn Velvet Top, and I think the third one was called Pilgrim's Pride??? I'll do some digging and see if that's the right name. Maybe someone could get some for you and overnight it? Mel's in Iowa too right?
Pilgrim's Pride is chicken
Hahahahahaha!!! Sorry, but that just brings to mind all kinds of visuals!! Some guy looking at you all crazy because you are asking him for some Pilgrim's pride to put on a cake!!
Ok, I swear someone asked me a question... oh, Fiddle, sorry. Let me answer you before I forget again!!
I fill with a single hole in the top middle using either a #10, #12, or #22, depending on what I'm doing. If I'm doing a swirl on top with the same stuff then I just fill with the same star tip, why dirty up two tips? I don't know why some people have trouble getting enough filling in there... mine are like 85% filling when I'm done with a single hole. Hehehe. Me likey the fillin'!! I was going to post a pic of it, but alas, I am not able to so here... http://www.sweetcakesonline.net/bettercreme_ideas.htm I put it at the top of that page I sent you to before. That way you can see how much filling my cuppies have.
Bzer, you CAN add heavy whipping cream, but it will make it a little different. It's hard to explain... I did it one time because I overwhipped it a little and didn't want to thaw out a whole second container for just a dab, so I drizzled a little whipping cream in there. It worked just fine. It tasted more cream-ish. (Well, duh?) But it's good, no worries.
Hey Mel! How do you know you're not overfilling? And did you happen to see my ? about the cake filling?
Pilgrim's Pride is chicken
Hahahahahaha!!! Sorry, but that just brings to mind all kinds of visuals!! Some guy looking at you all crazy because you are asking him for some Pilgrim's pride to put on a cake!!
Would you like that fired, grilled, or fricasseed(sp)
Hey Mel! How do you know you're not overfilling? And did you happen to see my ? about the cake filling?
If the cupcake explodes, it's overfilled. I prefer to call those "Treats for mommy". I just go by feel. It's hard to explain I suppose.
And no, I am not recalling your question! Help me out here, I wanna answer you!!
Thanks ! Its not that I have any trouble filling I have just always dont it that way( 3 holes on top with a # 6 tip ).
You can tell its filled if the top starts to crack, Thats what I look for anyway !
Mel you use way bigger tips then I do. I will have to try that ! I do like the 3holes though it kind of spreads it around ?
Oh Mel could you send me one of those cuppies with the filling. Man they look good. I am on a diet you know.
Pilgrim's Pride is chicken
Hahahahahaha!!! Sorry, but that just brings to mind all kinds of visuals!! Some guy looking at you all crazy because you are asking him for some Pilgrim's pride to put on a cake!!
Would you like that fired, grilled, or fricasseed(sp)
Hee hee hee *snort* hee hee!!
I'm so excited to try it this weekend. Can you use this for cake filling too or just cuppies? If you do the filling in cake and still want to decorate pretty much, do you just use a BC???
Repost for Mel!!!!
I knew it was something "pride"! Eeeeeeuuuuuuuwwwww! Can you imagine a big raw chicken on tp of a cake??!!! Thanks for the visual girls!!!
WOW!!! All this information in one place!!! HOw incredible of a person you are, Mel, to share ALL that information!!!!!
Now I just have to find it somewhere!!!
I'm so excited to try it this weekend. Can you use this for cake filling too or just cuppies? If you do the filling in cake and still want to decorate pretty much, do you just use a BC???
Ok, I don't know how I missed that one, sorry!
Yes, I love using it for cake! I thought I mentioned that in the original post, but I'm sorry if I didn't! What I like to do is torte the layers and fill with Bettercreme. It makes it so light and fluffy and delish!! Just awesome! And you can decorate with it to an extent. You can do borders, some flowers, etc. I mean, stringwork is pretty much out, but most other stuff is ok! If you have some serious decorating to do, you can still use it as a filling and ice with regular BC. No problem at all!
~K~ One more brain picker.... If I frost the outside with it will it smooth and can I put fondant accents on it...on a cake I mean? Thanks so much!! You're awesome!!
Actually, it's not recommended for use with fondant. I have not done it, so I can't say whether it's feasible or not. If you don't overwhip it, it's fairly easy to get pretty smooth. You can't use my roller method on it, but you can get a nice finish with your palate knife or spatula, whatever you use.
My pleasure to answer the questions... don't hesitate to ask!!
So Melvira, You mean I can just add a box of lime jello pudding to my bettercreme and it will come out alright?
Actually, it's not recommended for use with fondant. I have not done it, so I can't say whether it's feasible or not. If you don't overwhip it, it's fairly easy to get pretty smooth. You can't use my roller method on it, but you can get a nice finish with your palate knife or spatula, whatever you use.
My pleasure to answer the questions... don't hesitate to ask!!
Love you for that and sister I am so addicted to the roller method!!LOOOOVE IT!
So Melvira, You mean I can just add a box of lime jello pudding to my bettercreme and it will come out alright?
No because the lime flavor is gelatin. I am pretty sure they don't make lime pudding. But they DO make lemon, so yes, you could add that!! You will want to add a little regular milk though to keep it from getting too heavy and thick! And man-oh-man will you flip for it. It's gooood! It's an instant quick-n-easy mousse!
Love you for that and sister I am so addicted to the roller method!!LOOOOVE IT!
THANK YOU!!! I just love hearing that people are having success with it!! That makes me feel so good! Man, I screwed up tonight though... I let one of my cakes sit too long before rolling it and it just looked terrible... all covered with hairline cracks! I HATE that. Thank goodness I was using edible images on it!!!
I let one of my cakes sit too long before rolling it and it just looked terrible... all covered with hairline cracks! I HATE that. Thank goodness I was using edible images on it!!!
I thought that only happened to me!! I'm definitely getting better at it though!! I want to know how you do it all/????? I'm dreaming dreaming dreaming of being like you some day!!!
Mel - thanks for sharing all your tips and add'ins. Must try to find at a local store here in Houston.
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