Seriously.. why do ppl ask this question when they want a cake?

SO heres my question... Can i ice a cake all in nutrawhip or coolwhip or some sorta whipped cream that is sturdy enough to hold up with fondant accents on it? Like what if i added meringe powered to it? Anyone got a recipie for a not sweet icing?

Thanks!!

Customer: Can I have icing that's not sweet?
Debi: No.

To me, that's kinda like asking for ice cream that's not cold, for chili peppers that aren't hot, for kids that don't cry, and husbands that don't whine. It just doesn't happen in my world!

Indydebi, that's a great answer - I love it. I was reading the question thinking - isn't icing supposed to be sweet???

I know what you mean -- I have one customer who has been ordering from me for years and every time it's "but don't make the icing too sweet. Last time it was too sweet." My answer "I'm not changing my recipes. We've talked about this." Her reply "Oh that's right." and proceeds to order the same cake year after year!! Go figure! I'm with Indy -- it's like asking for a hubby that doesn't whine -- not gonna happen!

Yes, use the bettercreme. You whip it up and smooth it on. Check out Melvira, she introduced alot of us to it.

Yes, use the bettercreme. You whip it up and smooth it on. Check out Melvira, she introduced alot of us to it.

........use the bettercreme.........


well.......not exactly. Yes, it can be used as an icing but........not in this case. She wants to put fondant decos on it....no can do on bettercreme or Pastry Pride OR Frostin Pride.

have you tried IMBC or SMBC? It's not as sweet as powdered sugar icings and its really fluffy, holds up well for all sorts of piping and fondant decos.

I've started adding white chocolate instead of some of the PS to the icing. Super huge compliments on it.

That being said, that's like asking for a cake that is SO yummy, you know, all chocolaty and so good, but make it a bit healthier. UGH!!! Or, can you make the flan with skim milk so that it's not so fattening?

I use IMBC but have also been playing around with cream cheese icing lately, it is not as sweet. You can also go with a lemon flavor if that works with your cake flavor to cut down on the sweetness of the icing.

Here's a thread where members have successfully used Rich's Bettercreme for fondant or fondant accented cakes:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-584057-.html

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-551303-.html

And a thread about coloring Rich's Bettercreme, and how it melts fondant and edible images:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-313693-.html

Melvira's Bettercreme Fun thread:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-601193-.html

If your customer wants a less sweet frosting, perhaps one of the meringue buttercreams would work....

Everything you ever wanted to know about the meringue b/c's with CC members taste opinions and so much more:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-6011626-.html

HTH

Thanks so much everyone!!! im gonna start looking to see which one is good to make.. and if not then ill tell her im not gonna change my recipie....

Oh maybe they want to try the horseradish icing??? Or the honey mustard???

I did that once, boiled beer down to make something--can't remember what off the top of my head--but it was nas-tee! Oh it was something with chocolates. Did not work out. But Guinness in brownies is ok--not super. I can't imagine icing made with it. An acquired taste I'm sure.

I cant find Rich's bettercream recipie?!? anyone have a thread to it?

thanks

There is no recipe for making Rich's Bettercreme, it's a product purchased either RTU (ready to use) or in a 1 qt. milk-like container for whipping yourself.

There are however, recipes for using Rich's Bettercreme (or Pastry Pride) to make different flavored fillings/frostings.

HTH

ohhhhh crap, im from CAnada and i bet we dont carry that product!!!!! I was all excited to try that recipie!! haha thanks for letting me know!