I love it as I cannot stand to make buttercream from scratch ... However though it crusts really well, when I use the start tip design, after a while it is too hard ...
How can I thin this for a softer, smoother consistency and yet it will still hold the shape of the star tip ... ???

I use the same brand of buttercream, and I thin mine with a little bit of corn syrup. I smoothes really well, and I have never had a problem with piping. HTH!

Thank you so much for the reply abra526 ...
No way ! That really works ? I am so excited now ... Because when I purchase a bakery cake from my favorite bakery it's nice and smooth and holds the piping or design nice ...

Thanks again !!!

I'm sorry but, what is CK buttercream?


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CK is the brand name of pre-made buttercream.
They sell it in some cake supply stores, but I purchase mine online.
Mmmm so good !!! Some people think it is a litt too sweet.
A very nice member on here who also uses it gave me a great tip to add "popcorn salt" to it to cut down on the sweetness.
The member was prettycakelady and she told me that popcorn salt is finer than regular table salt and that 1-2 tsps per cup of buttercream.

Take care