Last month I attempted to make a cake in high humidity using my regular buttercream recipe. the results were far from ideal. The cake fell apart (check out the photo). I had to make a cake this last weekend in the horrible E Texas 100% humidity. This time I used a different recipe and it worked out great.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter softened
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
4 cups (approx. 1 lb.) confectioners' sugar sifted (name brand works best!)
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Makes: About 3 cups.
instructions
In large bowl, beat shortening and butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add vanilla; mix well. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar mixture has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. In small bowl, combine milk and cornstarch; stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Add to icing mixture; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Keep icing covered with damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Re-whip before using.
2 comments:
I'm impressed, I just made this buttercream for the first time, for my son's birthday on Saturday. We have dairy allergies so I substituted rice milk and earth balance "butter". It turned out great. This was a dream to work with. I like it better than regular buttercream and it tastes so good.
I'll post another comment after the outdoor in 90 degree weather party, and let you know how it held up :)
can i use crisco butter flavored shortening for this one so i cn omit the butter. its really hot where i live and im in fear the butter will still melt
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