CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM DECORATING FROSTING
This sweet creamy frosting made with real butter is easy to blend together and holds its shape nicely when used to decorate a special layer cake. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. , Place 1/4 cup frosting each in three small bowls; tint one blue, one yellow and one green. Set aside 2-1/4 cups of remaining frosting for basket weave decoration and shell border. Spread remaining frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake., To decorate, cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert medium basket weave tip. Fill the bag with reserved white frosting. Decorate sides of cake using basket weave pattern (see diagrams at right). Change to medium star tip to pipe shell border along bottom and top edges of cake., For writing, use medium round tip and blue frosting to pipe desired greeting off-center on top of cake. Use medium round tip and green frosting to pipe vines around writing. Switch to medium leaf tip to pipe green leaves along vines. Use small flower tip to pipe yellow and blue flowers along vines. Leftover frosting can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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Guddu Koiri
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
amjad Hyderabadi
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion.
Lisa Vanasse
[email protected]I'm definitely making this cake again. It's so good!
Maritza Quintero
[email protected]This cake is a work of art! It's almost too pretty to eat.
Mua Mua
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite!
Thony Molina
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's the best cake I've ever had.
Al Amin Khalil Al Ameen
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Rana Khaliq Noty boy
[email protected]This cake is way too complicated to make. I ended up giving up and ordering a cake from the bakery.
David Swain
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't rise properly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Mike G
[email protected]The frosting was too sweet for me, but the cake itself was very good.
Junaid jamali
[email protected]The cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
Rabina Datheputhe
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any special occasion.
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[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The cake turned out perfectly and the frosting was smooth and creamy.
Cain Broadfoot
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved the colorful decorations and the adults raved about the taste.
Narayan Majumder
[email protected]I've tried many cake recipes, but this one is definitely a keeper. It's so moist and flavorful, and the buttercream frosting is the perfect complement.
Johny Taco
[email protected]This cake is a true delight! The combination of the fluffy cake and the creamy buttercream frosting is heavenly. The frosting is easy to make and holds its shape beautifully, making it perfect for decorating.