I am making buttercream for the first time and I am freaking out a bit and need some help. I am making half a sheet with 2 different colors and just need to know what is better, butter or shortening? I have read a few recipe to add both but I need to make a big batch. Plan is for a half sheet. If someone can help me with instructions on how much to use to fulfill a half sheet with extra for decorations. I live in South Florida and I hear shortening is better for warm temp areas.
Thanks In Advance!
I use all butter and deliver carefully i'm in Memphis and it's quite hot/humid here -- i keep the cake all climate controlled -- but yes you are correct that shortening has a higher melting point so it can take more heat but butter tastes better -- but there's no wrong way - it's just what you want to make -- whatever is better for you
also --
there is some kind of new member delay on being able to "reply" to posts so please start a new thread to continue any discussion -- at some point all of a sudden you will be enabled to "reply" but not for a while -- maybe like 30 days — I think it might have to do with time and activity levels -- please respond in a new thread if you want/need to —
best to you
lynne, what is that twofer buttercream recipe of yours?
One of the best icing recipes is “2 of everything “ that can be found in the recipe section of this site It can be made either crusting or non with simple changes mentioned at the end of the directions One recipe is enough to completely ice & decorate a 1/2 sheet I used it when I lived in Indiana so it should hold up for you in FL Also it could be made with all shortening but the taste isn’t as good —by bumping up the flavoring even more it might be ok The recipe is a very tried & true one used by many people all over the US & maybe even the world It is a soft icing but pipes well & holds the design If it’s too soft for you add 1/4 cup cornstarch I never had to :)
I just posted a question regarding buttercream and heat. I was provided links to two different recipes...https://www.cakecentral.com/forum/t/852498/buttercream-that-can-take-the-heat...in fact one of the links is for a baker who lives in Miami.
Here's the link to the 2 of everything recipe: https://www.cakecentral.com/recipe/22469/2-icing
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