JArthur wrote on 01 May 2005 in rec.food.cooking

> Hi folks. I have tried 5 times to make a buttercream frosting and
> each time it came out wrong. The recipie goes something like
> this.
>
> bring 4 whole eggs to room temperature. Bring 2 1/2 sticks of
> unsalted
>


the recipe below doesn't have eggs. be carefull adding the milk.


perhaps you're after a different type of frosting? Remember Google is
your friend. A Royal icing recipe involving egg whites and no butter
or margering or shorting follows the first recipe.

Recipes > Delightful Dessert > Frosting

Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Ready in: < 30 minutes
Difficulty: 2
(1=easiest :: hardest=5)

Categories:
Frosting Recipes

* 1/2 cup butter or margarine (1 stick)
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
* 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
* 1 tablespoon milk -- more if needed

This a a wonderful not too sweet buttercream recipe.

Beat ingredients adding one after another, beating till smooth, from
the top of the list to the bottom. Add enough milk to make the correct
consistency for your frosting. Basic recipe will frost a 9-10" round 2
layer or a 9x13 inch cake.
Recipe URL:
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/rec...ing66784.shtml



Royal Icing Recipe


* 3 egg whites -- at room temperature
* 1 pound powdered sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Combine ingredients. Beat 7 minutes at high speed. Keep bowl covered
with damp terry cloth while you work (gets hard when dry). Frosting
dries very hard.
Recipe URL:
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/rec...Icing359.shtml


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