carmycakes
Posted 12 Sep 2009 , 3:53pm
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I currently use store bought icing (betty crocker) for cakes. I want to start coloring the icing. Is it better to make your own buttercream or will store icing work?
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JillysCakery
Posted 12 Sep 2009 , 4:07pm
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Yes storebought icing will work but homemade buttercream tastes better.
carmycakes
Posted 13 Sep 2009 , 2:38pm
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Is Buttercream icing better to spread at room temp or chilled? Also for piping shells and stars should it be room temp or chilled?
thanks
Jeff_Arnett
Posted 13 Sep 2009 , 2:42pm
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Originally Posted by carmycakes
I currently use store bought icing (betty crocker) for cakes. I want to start coloring the icing. Is it better to make your own buttercream or will store icing work?
I currently use store bought icing (betty crocker) for cakes. I want to start coloring the icing. Is it better to make your own buttercream or will store icing work?
I think homemade icing is better and more economical, but try adding 1 cup of powdered sugar to 1 tub of icing....improves the texture and makes it crust as well. I had a friend years ago who did that for her icing!
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