How To Make A Lot Of Icing | Favorite Vanilla Buttercream Recipe!

I go through a lot of icing, so when I make it, I make a big bowl of it! You will learn how to make a big batch of icing with no air bubbles. This delicious vanilla buttercream recipe is the one I have been using for years. It is great for filling and frosting cakes. And if you have a lot of cakes to make, you'll really enjoy this vanilla frosting recipe which yields a beautifully smooth icing for cake decorating!
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WALMART SHORTENING - They won't let me link to Walmart's site. Just make sure you get the Great Value brand that is NOT all vegetable shortening.
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[@KarolynsKakes]

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[@kathyhowellnash5738]

This is the best and easiest icing I've ever made. I've added 8oz cream cheese and took out half stick of butter. Never has it come out so smooth and delicious. thank you for the recipe. Also I made two batches in one bowl and it works great. Thanks again.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes! It's delicious with the addition of cream cheese! And every time I try to make 2 batches at once, I end up with sugar everywhere. I wish I could do it that way, it would save some time! Are you able to keep the sugar in the bowl when you do it that way?

[@Ms16Mona]

Can you still use the method for the buttercream if you don’t have a tilted mixer? I have a lift mixer.

[@dorothymarshall8124]

YOUR RECIPE PLEASE

[@Dankslyfe]

Do you put the cream cheese in at the same time as the butter?

[@jessecarpenter3628]

Can any of you tell me why when I make buttercream, it thins out really quick and won't hold its shape unless it's in the fridge. Within five minutes of being out, a piped swirl turn I to a shapeless puddle and my house is a consistent 72°

[@susanbradshaw5746]

I have been making a special birthday cake for each of my twins every year since they were born. I am not a baker, but it was a special gift that I could give them. Yesterday, they turned 20! I have been searching for a delicious buttercream recipe for years, and this is it!! They loved it and even my husband commented on how good it was. I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you so much!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayyyy!! I love this! It really has been my favorite forever, and people really love the taste and texture!🙌

[@yvrosedouyon9091]

Thank you for the a great tutorial ❤

[@carlenenicome4347]

Wow I must try this,thanks

[@joebloe9807]

Wow this is AWESOME!! THANK YOU!

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Great tutorial. Thanks. About to do my first wedding cake. I’ll remember to have fun.:):)

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perfect. thank you so much for sharing. 💞💞💞💞

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Wow very nice! Thank you!

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You’re welcome Candice!

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Love your videos! So fun!

[@KarolynsKakes]

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Thank you for the tips 😘

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You're welcome Brenda!

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Amazing!

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Your videos are great. Thank you for the content.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You’re welcome Stacie! 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@claremaina6023]

I love your butter cream recipe. Thankyou.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome Clare, it's my fave!! 🙌

[@09lydiaibarra]

I have finally decided to give your recipe a try and i was AMAZED on how DELICIOUS and trouble free it was to make! Thank you so so much!! I searched so long and after watching so many other videos (talk about anxiety!) yours is now my go-to buttercream receipe! Thanks again and may your channel & viewers continue to grow!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Lydia, you're so sweet, thank you!! And it really is so good, I'm glad you like it! 🙌

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Thank you for your videos!! You are amazing 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're so kind, you're welcome honey! Glad you like them!

[@sndygskylr]

Awesome!!!

[@lesiamojica7675]

Easy and secure recipe, I’m like it because I don’t want to waste my ingredients. Thank you so much.

[@adelacetina100]

Thanks so much 👏

[@CcMum]

Lovely video, I'm learning alot thank you

[@KarolynsKakes]

You are so welcome!

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Great tutorials! Glad I found your channel!😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cristinacortez9576]

Can wait to make a big batch of this buttercream, it is so good!

[@KarolynsKakes]

It’s my favorite!!

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[@KarolynsKakes]

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Great video

[@melindageraghty1979]

Great video! Thank you! I bought an extra mixing bowl for my mixer and it was a game changer! :)

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes! It just makes life easier! 😊

[@suzyjacob9429]

You are amazing the best one and the honest one to describe everything, thank you.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Suzy! You’re welcome honey!

[@rosemaryolavarria881]

Loveeee your videos! Thanks for this! I would love to see you do a video on dummy cakes. How to cover with fondant and how far in advance you can make them etc thanks again!! 🥰💕

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Rosemary! I really don't make dummy cakes just because I feel like it doesn't save time or money. But I can tell you that if I was going to cover one in fondant, I would coat it in a thin layer of piping gel to get it to stick. Then let that dry at room temperature overnight before I decorated it. Since they aren't cake, I would assume you can make them whenever you want. A lot of bakeries have the dummy cakes on display, so they last a long time!

[@stacypullins2695]

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[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad to help! 💜🙏

[@msejay2199]

Awesome bc recipe just made a double batch… Thanks so much!!

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Glad you liked it, it's my fave!!

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Your video's are perfect. Hear you very well. You are very knowledgeable. Keep the videos coming. Keep up the good work.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Lynette! Thank you honey! 😊🙌

[@milissaramlakhan9791]

That bowl of bubble-less icing looks like a dream 😍😍

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Yes it does!! ❤

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[@KarolynsKakes]

Okay!

[@knaorozco]

I love you and your tutorials! Please don't ever stop sharing your knowledge! This video saved my buttercream and my sanity today ❤️🙌

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're the sweetest, thank you Krysta!

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Can I ask your advice on something?

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[@KarolynsKakes]

Barb!! Thank you 🥰🥰

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[@nicoleemmanuel7439]

Great video. Looking forward to the other video

[@KarolynsKakes]

I posted it this morning, there are chapters in there. I show the recipe and how I get a smooth cake even if there are air bubbles in the icing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWok2lvZdangMU

[@mariedrones3526]

I tried your doctored cake mix and icing recipe!! Definitely a game changer, received so many compliments on how moist the cake was, thank you!

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Yayyy!! Isn’t it so good?! So glad everyone liked it 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@kariwarner2187]

Oh my Good Lord this is the most amazing way to make creamy buttercream! Thank you!

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Hey girl! This is really the best!!

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[@eringobraugh24]

Your timing is impeccable lol. Next week I need to make a ton of icing for a wedding cake. 💕💕💕💕 I really love your icing recipe, it’s so much easier to work with and it’s delicious!!

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Yayyy!! See? I knew you needed it! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jessecarpenter3628]

May I ask you a question?

[@eringobraugh24]

@@jessecarpenter3628 Me? Yes, I hope I can help.

[@thalyolivares573]

Karolyn I cannot wait to make this!! I have never tried sweetex but I found some at my local cake supply store! This looks soooo smooth.

[@KarolynsKakes]

OMG wait til you see and taste the difference! 🥳

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Oh yes you are the best!! Love you. God bless you all

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you!!

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U r a blessing to me girl. I’m making my daughters small wedding cake. I needed help and here you are !!!! ❤❤❤ thank you so much

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayyyy!! You're welcome honey, you got this! 🙌

[@lizethgarcia3125]

This is by far one of the best videos i have seen regarding buttercream and shortening frosting. With the best explanation of the process and how to resuce the air bubbles.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awww Lizeth, thank you so much my dear! 💜🙏

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I’m feeling so grateful with you, because at the end I’ve found the true recipe for cake decorations. It’s easy and very good explain it. Gif bless your memory, your hands and all your knowledges. Have a great day with many blessings

[@lesiamojica7675]

God

[@lesiamojica7675]

I made the Father’s Day cake with your instructions . Thanks again.

[@michelewilliams9129]

This is my go to icing. I’ve had a lot of trouble with air bubbles lately. Can’t wait to try this. Thank you!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Air bubbles are super annoying, but here's how I smooth them out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH29ZWyogrqrh68

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I'll put good money on this recipe. It is PERFECT!

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Yasssss!!! It's so good!! 💜🙌

[@NickiVamp]

This is the BEST frosting recipe I've ever tried! It's easy to make and delicious! Thank you for sharing!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yay!! It's been my fave for over 15 years, I'm so glad you like it!

[@conniesison4250]

I've been following you not quite long ago but so far, you are the first baker on Planet KZbin (I called planet bec everytime I watch videos here I feel like I'm moving into other dimension especially on cakes😅) who give exact techniques and secrets on doing cakes. Thank you so much for your help. Oh I just watched the wedding cake you made. OMG! So beautiful. Please, tell your mom thank you too. She got very stable hands. Perfect video 🥰

[@KarolynsKakes]

Connie! Thank you so much honey, I appreciate you!

[@serina639]

Ok I am officially in love with your channel. You just happen to show up on my home feed and I’m so glad you did. I just made my first batch of vanilla buttercream without all the bubbles and I’m crying happy tears. Thank you for your videos

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayyyyy!! This makes me so happy! 🙌🎉

[@brigetwilliams9337]

This recipe is AWESOME!!! It was not overly sweet and I used the Walmart brand baking shortening. It will forever be my go to recipe. Thank you for sharing!❤️

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayyy!! I'm so glad you like it!!🙌 🙌

[@zubeidawaqar4833]

What was the shortening brand name?I just bought one by the name Great Value.

[@carmenirismuniz3703]

Just made triple batch of buttercream it is delicious, thank you making my grandson first birthday cake🎉God bless you

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yesssss!! It really is so delish, I bet he's gonna love his cake from you 💜

[@rachelnobles8247]

Learn some new tricks...thanks girl! 🤗❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

I got you! 🙌

[@shellbell7335]

Thank you so much for this recipe!!! There is so many ways to make this your own. Made mine with Wal-Mart shortening(not vegetable), will never buy icing again👏👏👏 Tasted great!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yessss!! It takes a little effort to make it, but it costs a lot less and tastes SO much better. I'm so glad you like it! 🙌

[@davemeeks8109]

Glad it's not weird that I do a second batch in the same bowls except for the chocolate added on round two.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Not weird at all!

[@carissmass2897]

Now that's some smooth icing. This was a wonderful tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@KarolynsKakes]

My pleasure 😊

[@deshannsears5392]

Good information cause I'm have problems with my icing. I'm new at this.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You'll learn the most by doing it and seeing what works and what doesn't. Every time you make a cake, you'll learn something new. Good luck!

[@michelebostwick3242]

OMG Karolyn! This is seriously the best buttercream I have ever made. I think I would eat a flip flop if it were covered in this stuff. I think it must be the Sweetex shortening (and of course, the Wilton clear vanilla). Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us.

[@KarolynsKakes]

It really is SO good! The Sweetex makes it super smooth and the vanilla makes it taste amazing 🙌

[@jessecarpenter3628]

How did you do this so easily? I keep trying new recipes and my buttercream is too thin no matter how much confectioners sugar I use, then I put it in the fridge where it gets hard as a rock,but within 5 minutes of sitting out it a piped swirl will thin to a shapeless puddle. What am I doing wrong? Not whipping long enough?

[@mariacampos4378]

You’re amazing, thank you for all your videos! What size cake would one recipe of your buttercream cover and fill?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Cover AND fill...I can go up to 7". If I'm just covering it (using a different filling), I can do up to 9".

[@mariacampos4378]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much!!!

[@ODY0319]

Congratulations on 20k 🥺❤️🎊🎉🍾🎈

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you love!! 🥰🥰🥳🥳

[@ODY0319]

@@KarolynsKakes this maybe a dumb question but what’s a medium high speed? Is that a 6 or 8

[@ODY0319]

@@KarolynsKakes will this work with cream cheese frosting

[@KarolynsKakes]

@@ODY0319 Yeah, so mine goes from 1-10. So, in my mind, medium high is above middle, but not all the way up. So 6-8 is perfect!

[@KarolynsKakes]

@@ODY0319 I've never tried it with cream cheese frosting. I don't think it will work just because you shouldn't beat cream cheese icing too long or it will become kinda thin and runny.

[@futuristics444]

Awesome tutorial as always, we were wondering if you could maybe, possibly make a tutorial on how you fix/amend mistakes or problems you come across when baking & decorating. 😉

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes! I’ll have to compile the videos and film as I have the issues. But I will do this!

[@futuristics444]

@@KarolynsKakes you are a 🌟

[@fefejohns4587]

Where do we find a recipe for your big batch of Chocolate Buttercream 😍love love your recipes😋😋😋😋😋🌹🌹

[@gdubbs680]

Kitchen aide makes a larger 6 quart mixer. I used to do cakes, if I ever start again im using your recipe and technique!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yay!! I hope you do!

[@kikibunche8367]

Thank you so much! Easy and simple recipe. Will this be good for ice cream cakes?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hmmmm I've never actually had this with an ice cream cake before! I love ice cream cakes and a lady I know used to work for Carvel. I asked her for the icing recipe for their ice cream cakes and she said it was secret and they don't share it! It's most likely a stabilized whipped cream frosting. That would probably be better on an ice cream cake!

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Thanks Bella señora

[@KarolynsKakes]

¡Eres tan dulce, de nada!

[@christystafford1890]

I just made your peanut butter and strawberry icing recipes yesterday. I used raspberry instead of strawberry in mine. They are both really good. Your channel has become my go to for cakes, icing and fondant work.I watch your videos over again and again. You've become my go to gal lol. Thanks so much for all that you do.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Christy! Thank you so much girl, I am so happy I'm able to help you! 🥰

[@KarolynsKakes]

And I make raspberry buttercream too, it's SO GOOD with lemon cake!

[@christystafford1890]

@@KarolynsKakes lemon is probably my favorite cake. I'm gonna have to try that.

[@sandramcpherson1819]

I'd love to see this video but I can't find it 😕

[@sandramcpherson1819]

Can you demonstrate both the lemon butter cream iceing your peanut butter and strawberry icing plz?

[@loyallabs5467]

You do an awesome job at explaining things and I enjoy watching your videos! I’m a novice, for family, cake baker/decorator. I have fun with it but currently stressing about doing my son’s grooms cake today. He’s getting married Friday. It’s a yeti ice chest. Stressing about how to make the lid stay open!!!! Ugh!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Whoa! That's a challenging design! If you can't figure out how to keep it open, just keep the lid down and put decorations on top.

[@loyallabs5467]

@@KarolynsKakes I did it! It was soooo hard but I enjoyed the challenge. And there are a ton of things I would do differently next time to make it better. It’s a vegan cake and vegan buttercream icing. My son is allergic to dairy and eggs. The icing was so delicious but extremely soft and melted when you touched it too long. Never again will I use it for icing cakes, it’s great for cupcakes but that’s it. Lol. Can’t figure out how to send a picture. 🤷‍♀️I enjoy your channel! Thank you!

[@mariadt3212]

Hi Karolyn, thank you so much for sharing with everyone your amazing videos. I have learned so much. I do love this recipe and I am ready to try it. My question, do you have any video on how to color the buttercream red and cover a cake with it? Red frosting without using chocolate, in a big amount, is my nemesis. Thank you in advance Maria from CT

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes I do! Here's the technique I do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWok2lvZdangMU

[@mariadt3212]

Thank you so much for your prompt response. I am going to watch your video right now. Blessings for you.

[@nazlythwaites609]

Hi, love all your videos, such a big fan and it really helps a lot. In South Africa its really hard if not impossible to find shortening, what else could i use instead in place of it?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hi! You can use all butter (I would do 3 sticks, which is 1 1/2 cups or 339 grams total) The shortening helps stabilize the icing so it doesn't melt as fast at higher temperatures. Since you're using all butter, it will get soft faster. Make sure you don't thin it out too much (don't add too much liquid). Just add a little at a time until you get it to a spreadable consistency!

[@bakingwithme1337]

Great video! For a helpful tip, if you change the paddle attachment on the mixer, to a whisk attachment, it doubles the amount of frosting in one batch!!! I tried this once on one of my buttercream, and I did see satisfying results.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Wow, really?! That's interesting, thank you! Do you get issues with air bubbles?

[@rachaelashak-benson4047]

I would think the “amazing doubling” would have to come from lots of air. How else, yk? It’s not cake magic after all. (I wish!! Lol ;)

[@bakingwithme1337]

@@KarolynsKakes Hi! Omg, 7 months later I saw this lol!! For icing cupcakes it's super great, for a cake it may have some streaks with bubbles. : ) But I don't have an issue with it!

[@janaventransom6354]

I have a 5 quart mixer with the bowl that goes up and down.I bought a 8 quart bowl so now I can made large batches all in 1 bowl. 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

That will be a HUGE batch!! 🙌

[@iselahinojosa6725]

Hi I'm glad I ran into your videos like your buttercream looks very smooth and easy to work I been using the sam's buttercream works ok but for me is to sweet but I'm going to give it a try to your buttercream because it looks very smooth just have a question if you use unsalted butter how much salt can you add to cut down the sweetness . I didn't mention I live in Texas and in the summer is very hot day temperatures about 108 F and been looking for a stable buttercream thank you so much for your recipe

[@KarolynsKakes]

I would add 1/4 teaspoon salt if I didn't use salted butter. With the addition of the shortening, this recipe holds up really well!

[@sandrahaws3149]

I wrote it down. Love love this recipe.

[@idaniaromero1438]

Really enjoy watching your videos. I wanted to see your recommendation for a printer for edible images. I'm just starting out and don't have such a big budget but want to see what is good out there that is not so big on my wallet. Thank you

[@KarolynsKakes]

I get my edible printing printer and supplies from Icing Images. The quality of the products they sell is top notch. So I never have to worry about the paper falling apart or melting and the printer has been great. I know that it is an investment to make. I will recommend to look into reviews because while some printers and supplies may be cheaper, they come with issues.

[@MichelleAdickes]

Hi Karolyn! I typically make smaller cakes and was hoping you could let me know what you do differently for smaller batches to get it that smooth? You mentioned you would post a video about it but I checked and I’m not sure it up! I’d be okay with just a short reply on how to go about it, I would appreciate it so very much!! Love love your videos and am so grateful for you sharing your craft with us!! Thank you greatly for your time! 💗💗💗

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hey girl, here's the video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH29ZWyogrqrh68

[@fefejohns4587]

Hey Karolyn.., do you have a recipe for a big batch of Chocolate Buttercream please 🥰🌺🌺🌺♥️♥️♥️⛄️⛄️

[@alejandrabastidas1094]

Hi. Thank you for sharing you knowledge and cheerful energy :). I would like to know how many cakes this 3X buttercream will frost? Thank you

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Alejandra! It's hard to say because the cakes could be different sizes and heights. Just a rough estimate, based off of 5" high cakes, I could ice a 14", 13" or 12" cake. Or two 11" or 10" cakes. Or three 9" or 8" cakes. Or four 7" or 6" cakes. Icing may be left over.

[@alejandrabastidas1094]

@@KarolynsKakes awesome thanks for replying. Is great to see how much information you share and help othes like me to have a smother caking time. 👏👍

[@barellibakes794]

Wow amazing 🤩 I’ve never thought of using shortening. Why do you add that?

[@KarolynsKakes]

It stabilizes the Buttercream and allows it to withstand higher temps as it melts at a higher temperature than butter.

[@eileenmurphy2019]

Amazing results, thanks for sharing this. Do I dare ask about chocolate?

[@KarolynsKakes]

You can add cocoa to it. I’ll only make chocolate with this recipe to frost a cake. If I’m making chocolate filling, I do a cream cheese based recipe! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lau5eWxnhcSkbMk

[@marygracemelcher3602]

Thank you, Karolyn. I am learning so much from your well made and also entertaining videos that present years of cake experience in a way beginners can understand. I have just one more question. Here at the monastery we have a huge commercial mixer that can make 12 loaves of bread at one time, Is there any reason I could not make my 5 batches of buttercream all at once in this big mixer and then whip it up in the smaller 8 quart one?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Aww you're welcome! You can absolutely make it in that big mixer and then whip the air out in the smaller one! I wish I had one that big, it would make life so much easier 😂

[@official_madi9691]

Hello!!! You’re literally now my favorite person ever I think I’ve watched like every single one of your videos in the past like two weeks, but I was just wondering how you would go about this recipe in a smaller batch you had kind of mentioned it at the end, but I was just wondering if like a smaller batch would just be like dividing the ingredients in half or how many cakes I would make in order to fill and decorate within a smaller batch? I would love to see a video on it, but a quick response is greatly appreciated, thank you! 💞💞

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awww you're the sweetest! 😊 I usually make this as a small batch. In this video, I made 3 separate batches of it and mixed it all together. So I would just do one batch instead (I do that all the time). I do get some air bubbles in the smaller batches, so I add a TEENY bit more water and rely on my smoothing technique to get those out. I hope that helped!

[@levigunner8002]

I am always watching your videos great job; I am a cake baker... my question is do you always use box cake mix, I sometimes do.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I use a doctored box mix recipe for my decorated cakes. I make pound cakes from scratch. So I do both.

[@kfleming7743]

Hi there. I just discovered your channel and am so grateful. So many of the little things (like the intricacies of stacking cakes) aren't always answered and you catch all the details! I just make cakes for friends and family so I don't use tons of frosting at a time. Is there any guide that you know of that does a pretty good job at estimating how much frosting to make? I have my 1st 2 layer 12 inch cake this weekend (thanks for your video on big cakes that was awesome too!!).

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hey Kristen! I don't have a specific guide with amounts per size, but if I were filling and frosting a 12" cake, I would make 2 batches of this icing.

[@kfleming7743]

@@KarolynsKakes thanks!

[@kathrynkiphart4539]

I have a 7 guard kitchen aid so mine doesn’t lift up. So will I still get the same results as you do when you lift it up to get the top? Thank you so much your videos are so much easier to follow .

[@KarolynsKakes]

I don't like those bowl lift models, so I'm not sure how it works with those. If I had one, I would just use the spatula and scrape the top to try to mix it in like I did in the video.

[@THEGODMOVEMENTSSMinistriesBVI]

Hi. Love your videos. I am also a self taught home baker. Living in the Caribbean it’s super hot and having trouble getting the right consistency buttercream. Can I use the blue Driscoll shortening if I do not have access to your mentioned shortening?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hi! I've never heard of that brand. I tried to google search it and nothing came up. Do you know what the shortening is made of?

[@THEGODMOVEMENTSSMinistriesBVI]

@@KarolynsKakes sorry, didn’t realize the spell check. The blue Crisco shortening. It also has the yellow crisco with butter flavor

[@helenmcinerney6058]

Hi! Love your videos thank you for sharing your techniques! I have 3 cakes to make over the next few days so i made a big batch. How do i colour the icing once made? It was only after i made it that i got to the but in the video that we are to add the colouring at the beginning 🤦🏻‍♀ any advice now i have a big bowl lovely smooth icing? Thanks!

[@KarolynsKakes]

I make this big batch, then take out however much I want to color and hand mix it in or mix on low, being careful not to beat too much air into it. If you get bubbles, you can smooth them out with this technique: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH29ZWyogrqrh68

[@sarahgrullon3486]

You changed your intro! 😲 I was ready to say the other one with you when you started talking 🤣 💖

[@KarolynsKakes]

Keeping you on your toes!! 🤣🤣

[@paulakelsey3786]

I love all your videos and have learned so much so thank you. I'm constantly having issues with air bubbles in my buttercream and it's driving me up the wall 🤣 I can't get high ratio shortening over here in the UK, the only one we have is Crisco, so could I just use all butter and do you think it would give the same results?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I don't make all butter icing because it's not as stable without some shortening. The shortening melts at a higher temperature so it holds up better in the heat. I would use Crisco if I couldn't get anything else. It's all about the smoothing technique. I have air bubbles in my icing, but my technique to ice a cake smooths them out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWok2lvZdangMU

[@paulakelsey3786]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you! We don't have to worry too much about higher temperatures in the UK, we only get about 5 hot days a year lol. I'll check out that video now, don't think I've seen that one yet 💜💜💜

[@abiyamassey6588]

I love your channel and all the help you extend. What do I do if I have to make a small batch and tge oaddle is not submerged completely in buttercream? I would truly appreciate your response 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

I rely on my smoothing process when I frost the cake with smaller batches of icing. There will inevitably be more air bubbles in it. I add a teeny bit more liquid and when I frost it, I smooth out all the bubbles. I show how in this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWok2lvZdangMU

[@abiyamassey6588]

@@KarolynsKakes truly appreciate your response.

[@mercedesderojas2651]

Hello! I appreciate so much all your videos. On this video American icing what is the speed number that you use? And for how long you keep it working?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! I put it on about a 6 or 7 out of 10 for 3-5 minutes.