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Basic Buttercream Icing Recipe

Basic Buttercream Icing

Recipe courtesy Colette Peters

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  • on June 09, 2013

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    WAY too sweet and runny. I didn't read any reviews before I made this, but I adapted and added a huge container of whipped cream cheese and it was fine. Still way too sweet, though.

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  • on April 18, 2013

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    This icing was FAR too sweet. The texture was great, even though I added less sugar than the recipe called for. I find that a higher butter to sugar ratio produces a much better product. This tasted like straight powdered sugar. I certainly will not make this recipe again.

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  • on October 06, 2012

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    I agree, very easy to make and very good. My icing usually comes out too runny even if I follow the directions. I decided to check the reviews first and found a helpful hint- add the milk slowly. I will be using this one again for sure!

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  • on July 27, 2012

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    Very easy to make and very very good! So much better than store bought. I used whole milk and added a 1/4 cup at a time. A hit with my family and friends!

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  • on June 08, 2012

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    This was a very easy and tasty frosting to make.

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  • on September 07, 2011

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    how far in advance can I make this?

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  • on May 17, 2011

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    The easiest recipe in the world! And of course my KitchenAid mixeer made it even easier. Great base, I added crushed Oreo's & wala, Oreo icing!

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  • on January 30, 2011

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    I made a double batch of this recipe, I followed some review ie. pour milk in slowly and I added some maple syrup at the end which made it have a smoother taste. I would probably make this again It was a hit with kids and adults

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  • on June 27, 2010

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    Very good. It's very sweet.

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  • on June 04, 2010

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    okay, so my sister and i made cupcakes and wanted an easy frosting to make and i am honestly going to say that this icing is HORRIBLE! its runny and all you can taste is the stupid confectioners sugar.
    i recommend you don't use this recipe...

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