Does anyone use Alpine? I have been using it for about a year and recently I have been having some issues with my cakes. (just total weirdness). I have been trying to find the cause of the issues by some serious practice/research. And well after weeks of research & development--not to mention $$; I think have it narrowed down to 2 things. One is the shortening. I currently use Sugarshack's recipe, but I have experimented with different recipes--all using Alpine, all with the same crappy results. I am wondering if they have changed something recently?
Thanks in advance!
I've tried Alpine and I didn't notice any problems...I just like the consistency of the CK brand better. I've switched to buttercreams and using Sugarshack recipe w/CK hi-ratio or Indydebi w/CK for dam and crumb coat.
I use Alpine and the Sugarshack technique, but I use 1/2 butter. It works great for me! I just bought some sweetex though and will be comparing very soon.
I just made a batch of Sugarshack BC the other day with Alpine and had no problems whatsoever. I hope they haven't made any changes - I can get the Alpine locally soooooo much cheaper than Sweetex. 
What sort of problems are you having?
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