does anyone have an icing recipe that works best woth the russian piping tips. I tried one that came out so-so. I think I need one with a stiffer consistency. Thanks

I can’t help w/recipe but just wanted to say I’ve read sooo much about the troubles people have w/those tips....& yyes from reading it needs to be stiff.   Have you tried googling  it?  

I have a few of the tips but have only used them once.  I used a moderately stiff ABC and they worked pretty well.  I did make it about as stiff as if I were piping roses.

I had great result with smbc using this recipe (add 1 Tbsp of vanilla or other flavoring, it's missing in the ingredient. I never had luck with abc.

https://whatsgabycooking.com/slutty-brownie-cake/

Here's the picture of the cake I've made using this recipe

Oooooh, that is a gorgeous cake, Laetia!  I have not tried SMBC for piping, but I will.

Thanks for your help. Maybe I will try the Swiss buttercream.  The cake is beautiful and the flowers show great detail! 

Thanks for your help. Maybe I will try the Swiss buttercream.  The cake is beautiful and the flowers show great detail! 

yes such a beautiful cake, laetia, the colors are so pleasant, soothing -- love the blue striped flowers and lily of the valley --

oh ^^^ that was my 25,000th post