hello everyone, I'm brand new here, but I signed up mainly because I wanted to find a frosting like they use at the bakeries. At the moment, I am using the Wilton Class Buttercream recipe that I learned in Wilton Course 1, but it seems like such a hassle to only make 3 cups...anyone know of one? Thanks everyone! 
I've had mine compared to a bakery before
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLcCbN2I4xI&feature=channel_page
First, welcome to CC ... a great resource for everything cake!
That's a hard question to answer because with so many bakeries, there are so many different types of icing. My personal view is that I dont' want my icing to taste like everyone else's. (If mine tastes just like all the other bakeries, why would someone buy mine? )
If you need more than 3 cups, just double or triple the recipe. Do you have a KA? That makes it a lot easier.
Without wanting to look self-promoting, here's the only icing I've ever used for over 25 years: http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1163913
Many people say it's not too sweet (which I don't understand because it's made of sugar); many say it taste a bit like a whipped cream icing. It crusts well and holds up in extreme heat and humidity. Most CC'ers who have tried it, have given it a good review.
You can buy actual bakery icing at Sam's in a big bucket that's like 25-30 lbs. The price is around $26.
This will allow you to have icing on hand that lasts a long time in the pantry whenever you want it. You can add different flavorings to it if you want to change it up a bit.
I've used it before. I like making my own icing, but in a pinch I'll use the Sam's for cupcakes or a cake just for us.
I only use indydebi's frosting. I love frosting and this frosting is very dangerous for me to keep in the house because I can't stay away from it!
Here's another really good buttercream recipe.
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-4553-0-Trans-Fat-Crisco-Buttercream-using-Butter-and-Crisco.html
And does Sam's Club really do that?
Yep - they really do that! 
I make indydebi's recipe, but I do add a litle salt to cut the sweetness down a bit. If you buy the popcorn salt, it is a much finer grain.
You will LOVE her icing. It is very light and crust very well.
Pickling salt is the same thing as popcorn salt, but it is MUCH cheaper!
I make indydebi's recipe, but I do add a litle salt to cut the sweetness down a bit. If you buy the popcorn salt, it is a much finer grain.
You will LOVE her icing. It is very light and crust very well.
Pickling salt is the same thing as popcorn salt, but it is MUCH cheaper!
You can also make your own fine salt by putting regular salt into a food processor and letting it rip! Alton did this one night on his show.
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