I recently read about a "smear' that is premade instead of using flower and crisco to prepare the pan. has anyone heard of this and does anyone have the "recipe". Also, I love to make and decorate cakes, however, I HATE to make buttercream. I have not had a good consistency in quite some time. I started decorating last May was really doing ok.... until I had a wreck in Sept and hurt my shoulder and back. I had to stop decorating for a bit and now want to get started again. The last couple of times I made buttercream, it was too dry. Also, I never seem to be able to make enough. My normal batch is double the Wilton's class recipe and I usually run out!!! Any shortcuts are great advice for this "dreaded" task!?? Thanks.... I am ready to try to decorate again!!!! ~Tonja
The "smear" is called Cake Release by Wilton. You can find it at WalMart, Hobby Lobby, etc. The recipe for it is in the Wilton 1 Student book. It may also be on their website.
RE Dry Buttercream: If it's too dry....add more liquid. Small amt at a time. I always make 50% more icing than I think I'll need. Then I usually have just enough! IF I'm lucky and have some left over it's okay, because I'll usually use it before it gets dry and sticky.
Glad your injuries are better! HAPPY DECORATING!!
Beth in KY
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