Hi everyone,

I have a basic question about cake frosting/icing. For a few years now, I've
noticed that many bakeries use a cake frosting/icing that takes more like
someone put whipped cream on the cake, rather than the rich taste of
traditional cake frosting (eg. Betty Crocker) that is found on grocery store
shelves.

I find the cakes look beautiful, but taste rather bland. To me, I prefer the
taste of traditional, rich tasting cake frosting.

What is the lighter frosting that resembles whipped cream called? I'm sure
it probably has less calories than the rich stuff, but to me, if I'm
watching calories, I'm not gonna eat cake in the first place. <g>

I've done some research, and found a company called "Rich's Bettercreme",
but have no idea if they produce the bland, "whip cream" variety or not.

Sorry if this post is vague. Any way to tell if a bakery makes cakes in the
traditional way or with the "lighter" stuff? This issue was brought to mind
again, when I tasted a cake with the traditional, richer chocolate frosting,
and it tasted absolutely divine, no other word to describe it.

Thanks for any info.

Larry