Extra-Special Buttercream Frosting

Apple Cake

This delectable Apple Cake has a slightly crunchy crust and a soft moist center that is loaded with chunks of sweet apple and pecans. It is perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ground cloves and nutmeg. It is lightly drizzled with an easy four ingredient caramel sauce. I make this cake several times each fall for bake sales, potlucks and family and friend get-togethers.

Easy Ratatouille

This easy ratatouille recipe is a classic summer French stew filled with vibrant, colourful and nutritious vegetables: tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant. It is a low-carb, gluten-free and vegan dish that can be made in one pan and served atop greens or grains, as a side to a main entrée, or all on its own.

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denajean on 3.23.2012

This is excellent frosting. The meringue powder and vanilla,almond butter flavoring combo makes it great. very slight crust which is fine. Will make again for sure. Takes color well and decorates a cake very well.

mygirlsnme on 3.12.2011

I really think this is excellent. It does have that kind-of sugary, grainy texture going on that you find in typical bakery-made frostings, but that’s OK with me. But, the meringue powder & the flavorings really make it. It is excellent for spreading and decorating, and holds up amazingly well. Super easy to whip up, too; gorgeous clear white color (especially if you use clear vanilla extract) and it tints up beautifully. My new go-to.

danettantx on 10.28.2010

Love this icing! I was going to post it but discovered someone had already shared it. I love buttercream icing but this is the best I’ve ever made. The almond cuts the sweet a little bit and it does make a nice crust which takes me back to the wonderful bakery in my hometown growing up. They used icing like this on everything from donuts to cookies to their wonderful cakes.

You can use this for wedding cakes as well just add 1/2 tsp. extra meringue powder, 1/2 tsp. extra of the flavors and if you want very white icing use icing dye to bleach out the color.