I know that there have been so many questions about buttercream frostings and which one is the best, etc. and I do apologize because I have yet another question about buttercream recipes. I normally use a buttercream frosting recipe that is really good but I think it's a little sweet and I would like to try something else. Well, I know that there are numerous recipes out there that are probably fantastic but my dilemma is this: I need a crusting buttercream recipe. So, bottom line is that I am looking for a crusting buttercream recipe that is not as sweet as some of the buttercream recipes I've tried. I want to be able to smooth the frosting with the Viva method. Does anyone know of any frosting recipe that is not overly sweet that I can still use the Viva on? Thanks so much!!!

I like the Whipped Buttercream and the Dream whip buttercream. I use these all the time. They are not as sweet as some of the others and will crust lightly, enough to use Viva

Susan

Try the Odessa's Crusting Buttercream recipe in the recipe section. It's not too sweet, and should do well for the viva method.

Happy Baking,

Odessa

Have you tried a bit of salt into your frosting? I add about 1/8th of a teaspoon per batch (2lb sugar) It helps cut the bitter sweetness of the buttercream.

Links to the recipes mentioned:

Here's the whipped cream butter cream recipe:
(which contains no cream)

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2019-Whipped-Cream-Buttercream-Frosting.html

And the dreamy cream butter cream recipe:
(which uses Dream Whip)

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2006-Dreamy-Cream.html

I also like the hi-ratio brite white frosting recipe:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2375-Brite-White-Buttercream-Icing.html

HTH

JanH - I've been looking for the icing base so that I could try the Brite White icing but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Can you tell me what you use and where you get it from? Thanks so much. Also, thanks for posting the links to the other recipes.

Thanks Jan, for adding those links. I haven't checked back since I posted those recipe suggestions.

Susan

You're very welcome, glad to help

I purchased my icing base from sugarcraft:

http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/misc/icings.htm

However, if you use a lot, (like 40#) nationalflavors sells it for $1.36#.

http://www.nationalflavors.com/

Fudge base and angel white frosting bases:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-43668-.html

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-47885-.html

HTH

JanH - You have really been a great help. I can't thank you enough. I just left sugarcraft on line and I found the Angel White icing base. I am going to order that along with a few other items. Do you use the 6x sugar in your icing? I know the recipe does call for it but I've never seen it anywhere. Thanks again!!

Yes, I did purchase the 6x sugar from Gordon Food Service.

The item # is 108693, and it comes 25# to a box and was an in-stock item at my store.

Can't remember the price, but it wasn't expensive.

Only thing is you HAVE TO sift before using, or weigh the sugar because it is really packed in there

Threads on buying/storing 6x/powdered sugar:

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-35126-.html

HTH