Hi! Haven't been here in ages...computer problems, vacation, kids, etc...

Anyway, got this awesome French buttercream recipe I always use for my
birthday and whatever cakes and everyone loves it. In fact, it has gotten
me some wedding cake orders! My problem is, the buttercream has a yellow
tinge to it, and I really need it to be white. This is a really creamy,
buttery tasting icing. I need to keep the flavor, the bride doesn't want
any other flavoring added. Here's the basic recipe...

1 lb 8 oz (680 g) sugar
1/2 cup (120 ml) water
12 egg yolks (1 cup/240 ml)
2 lbs (910 g) unsalted butter, room temp
2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract

Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan, stirring. Reduce heat and boil until
sugar syrup reaches 240* F (115* C).
Whip egg yolds until light and fluffy. Lower speed on mixer, carefully pour
hot syrup into egg yolks in steady stream between side of bowl and whip.
Whip at high speed until mixture is cool and light in texture.
Turn to low speed and gradually add the soft butter, only as fast as it can
be absorbed. Mix in vanilla.

This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in the
house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But, like I
said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish. Any
suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream they
wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use, also...but
I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always count
on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or some
wonderful advice!

Jenn. W.

"Jennifer" <wannabeachef @ comcast.net> wrote in message
...
> Hi! Haven't been here in ages...computer problems, vacation, kids, etc...
>
> Anyway, got this awesome French buttercream recipe I always use for my
> birthday and whatever cakes and everyone loves it. In fact, it has gotten
> me some wedding cake orders! My problem is, the buttercream has a yellow
> tinge to it, and I really need it to be white. This is a really creamy,
> buttery tasting icing. I need to keep the flavor, the bride doesn't want
> any other flavoring added. Here's the basic recipe...
>
> 1 lb 8 oz (680 g) sugar
> 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
> 12 egg yolks (1 cup/240 ml)
> 2 lbs (910 g) unsalted butter, room temp
> 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
>

As they say, 'It ain't gona happen." You can't use yellow ingredients and
produce a pure white product. If it didn't have 12 egg yolks, I would
suggest using clear vanilla (which I think is really artificial vanilla
flavoring) and to look at several brands of butter, choosing the least
yellow. (Don't even think about using the white food coloring sold by
Wilton. It won't masque the yellow color but it will lend an off taste and
thin the buttercream.) But I think the 12 yolks will negate the other
suggestions. I would suggest that you use the buttercream as a filling
between layers and use something else on the exterior of the cake. In my
opinion, nothing beats rolled fondant when you want a pure white cake with a
classy appearance. If the bride won't accept the fact that you can't
produce a pure white buttercream out of yellow egg yolk, I would run, not
walk, away from the job. Hopefully the groom will pick up on the warning as
well!

"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Jennifer" <wannabeachef @ comcast.net> wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi! Haven't been here in ages...computer problems, vacation, kids,
etc...
> >
> > Anyway, got this awesome French buttercream recipe I always use for my
> > birthday and whatever cakes and everyone loves it. In fact, it has
gotten
> > me some wedding cake orders! My problem is, the buttercream has a
yellow
> > tinge to it, and I really need it to be white. This is a really creamy,
> > buttery tasting icing. I need to keep the flavor, the bride doesn't
want
> > any other flavoring added. Here's the basic recipe...
> >
> > 1 lb 8 oz (680 g) sugar
> > 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
> > 12 egg yolks (1 cup/240 ml)
> > 2 lbs (910 g) unsalted butter, room temp
> > 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
> >
>
> As they say, 'It ain't gona happen." You can't use yellow ingredients and
> produce a pure white product. If it didn't have 12 egg yolks, I would
> suggest using clear vanilla (which I think is really artificial vanilla
> flavoring) and to look at several brands of butter, choosing the least
> yellow. (Don't even think about using the white food coloring sold by
> Wilton. It won't masque the yellow color but it will lend an off taste
and
> thin the buttercream.) But I think the 12 yolks will negate the other
> suggestions. I would suggest that you use the buttercream as a filling
> between layers and use something else on the exterior of the cake. In my
> opinion, nothing beats rolled fondant when you want a pure white cake with
a
> classy appearance. If the bride won't accept the fact that you can't
> produce a pure white buttercream out of yellow egg yolk, I would run, not
> walk, away from the job. Hopefully the groom will pick up on the warning
as
> well!
Nobody ever said anything about "having" to have the white frosting, I just
really wanted to try to get it white. (although I do have a cake to do in
October where the bride's mother is worried about the frosting not being
absolutely bright white, and she absolutely LOVES the flavor of my french
buttercream). This cake is for a teacher who my daughter and son both had
in her first two years of teaching, and I really like her, and I just really
wanted to make her cake something she'd really love. I have a lot of my own
say in what goes on with the cake, so it's not that big of a deal. I've
done a lot of fondant, but never really found a recipe with a flavor that I
liked. They always tasted icky to me. The cake she chose for me to make is
actually a fondant cake, but we decided to do it in buttercream instead. If
I can get a really good fondant recipe, I'll talk to her about that,
instead.
Thanks!

"Jennifer" <wannabeachef @ comcast.net> wrote in message
...
>
> "Vox Humana" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "Jennifer" <wannabeachef @ comcast.net> wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Hi! Haven't been here in ages...computer problems, vacation, kids,
> etc...
> > >
> > > Anyway, got this awesome French buttercream recipe I always use for my
> > > birthday and whatever cakes and everyone loves it. In fact, it has
> gotten
> > > me some wedding cake orders! My problem is, the buttercream has a
> yellow
> > > tinge to it, and I really need it to be white. This is a really
creamy,
> > > buttery tasting icing. I need to keep the flavor, the bride doesn't
> want
> > > any other flavoring added. Here's the basic recipe...
> > >
> > > 1 lb 8 oz (680 g) sugar
> > > 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
> > > 12 egg yolks (1 cup/240 ml)
> > > 2 lbs (910 g) unsalted butter, room temp
> > > 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
> > >
> >
> > As they say, 'It ain't gona happen." You can't use yellow ingredients
and
> > produce a pure white product. If it didn't have 12 egg yolks, I would
> > suggest using clear vanilla (which I think is really artificial vanilla
> > flavoring) and to look at several brands of butter, choosing the least
> > yellow. (Don't even think about using the white food coloring sold by
> > Wilton. It won't masque the yellow color but it will lend an off taste
> and
> > thin the buttercream.) But I think the 12 yolks will negate the other
> > suggestions. I would suggest that you use the buttercream as a filling
> > between layers and use something else on the exterior of the cake. In my
> > opinion, nothing beats rolled fondant when you want a pure white cake
with
> a
> > classy appearance. If the bride won't accept the fact that you can't
> > produce a pure white buttercream out of yellow egg yolk, I would run,
not
> > walk, away from the job. Hopefully the groom will pick up on the
warning
> as
> > well!
> Nobody ever said anything about "having" to have the white frosting, I
just
> really wanted to try to get it white. (although I do have a cake to do in
> October where the bride's mother is worried about the frosting not being
> absolutely bright white, and she absolutely LOVES the flavor of my french
> buttercream). This cake is for a teacher who my daughter and son both had
> in her first two years of teaching, and I really like her, and I just
really
> wanted to make her cake something she'd really love. I have a lot of my
own
> say in what goes on with the cake, so it's not that big of a deal. I've
> done a lot of fondant, but never really found a recipe with a flavor that
I
> liked. They always tasted icky to me. The cake she chose for me to make
is
> actually a fondant cake, but we decided to do it in buttercream instead.
If
> I can get a really good fondant recipe, I'll talk to her about that,
> instead.
> Thanks!

I wouldn't expect rolled fondant to taste luscious. Most people just peel
it off and eat the cake. In fact, most people are so horrified about fat
and carbs that they scrape away any type of frosting. As for the use of the
word "having," it isn't one that I used.

"Jennifer" <wannabeachef @ comcast.net> wrote in message
...
> Hi! Haven't been here in ages...computer problems, vacation, kids, etc...
>
> Anyway, got this awesome French buttercream recipe I always use for my
> birthday and whatever cakes and everyone loves it. In fact, it has gotten
> me some wedding cake orders! My problem is, the buttercream has a yellow
> tinge to it, and I really need it to be white. This is a really creamy,
> buttery tasting icing. I need to keep the flavor, the bride doesn't want
> any other flavoring added. Here's the basic recipe...
>
> 1 lb 8 oz (680 g) sugar
> 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
> 12 egg yolks (1 cup/240 ml)
> 2 lbs (910 g) unsalted butter, room temp
> 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
>
> Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan, stirring. Reduce heat and boil
until
> sugar syrup reaches 240* F (115* C).
> Whip egg yolds until light and fluffy. Lower speed on mixer, carefully
pour
> hot syrup into egg yolks in steady stream between side of bowl and whip.
> Whip at high speed until mixture is cool and light in texture.
> Turn to low speed and gradually add the soft butter, only as fast as it
can
> be absorbed. Mix in vanilla.
>
> This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in the
> house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But, like I
> said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish. Any
> suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream they
> wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use,
also...but
> I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always
count
> on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or some
> wonderful advice!
>
> Jenn. W.
>
>
Could you use egg whites in place of the yolks? You could make white butter
out of cream. And like Vox said, clear vanilla.
~Peggy

Like Peggy say's you could change the yolks to whites, and make Italian
buttercream, off hand I don't have the recipe but it is very similar, hot
syrup, cool, add butter, I have used it a lot, but you will still get a
very pale cream colour from the butter. qahtan


"Peggy" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Jennifer" <wannabeachef @ comcast.net> wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi! Haven't been here in ages...computer problems, vacation, kids,
etc...
> >
> > Anyway, got this awesome French buttercream recipe I always use for my
> > birthday and whatever cakes and everyone loves it. In fact, it has
gotten
> > me some wedding cake orders! My problem is, the buttercream has a
yellow
> > tinge to it, and I really need it to be white. This is a really creamy,
> > buttery tasting icing. I need to keep the flavor, the bride doesn't
want
> > any other flavoring added. Here's the basic recipe...
> >
> > 1 lb 8 oz (680 g) sugar
> > 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
> > 12 egg yolks (1 cup/240 ml)
> > 2 lbs (910 g) unsalted butter, room temp
> > 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
> >
> > Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan, stirring. Reduce heat and boil
> until
> > sugar syrup reaches 240* F (115* C).
> > Whip egg yolds until light and fluffy. Lower speed on mixer, carefully
> pour
> > hot syrup into egg yolks in steady stream between side of bowl and whip.
> > Whip at high speed until mixture is cool and light in texture.
> > Turn to low speed and gradually add the soft butter, only as fast as it
> can
> > be absorbed. Mix in vanilla.
> >
> > This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in
the
> > house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But, like
I
> > said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish. Any
> > suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream
they
> > wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use,
> also...but
> > I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always
> count
> > on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or some
> > wonderful advice!
> >
> > Jenn. W.
> >
> >
> Could you use egg whites in place of the yolks? You could make white
butter
> out of cream. And like Vox said, clear vanilla.
> ~Peggy
>
>

"qahtan" > wrote in message
. ..
> Like Peggy say's you could change the yolks to whites, and make Italian
> buttercream, off hand I don't have the recipe but it is very similar, hot
> syrup, cool, add butter, I have used it a lot, but you will still get a
> very pale cream colour from the butter. qahtan
>

I think the texture of the two products is quite different. It's not like
you would be exchanging the egg white for the yolks and using the same
recipe. You are simply making a different type of frosting. I like both.
And as you say, the buttercream made by beating butter into Italian meringue
will not be pure white.

True, though myself I like the tradiditional wedding cake, with the rolled
icing rather than the the royal , when I was married it was all royal icing.
One doesn't even have to make the rolled icing any more just buy it and
roll it, can be tricky to apply though. or so I found.
qahtan.




"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
.. .
>
> "qahtan" > wrote in message
> . ..
> > Like Peggy say's you could change the yolks to whites, and make Italian
> > buttercream, off hand I don't have the recipe but it is very similar,
hot
> > syrup, cool, add butter, I have used it a lot, but you will still get a
> > very pale cream colour from the butter. qahtan
> >
>
> I think the texture of the two products is quite different. It's not like
> you would be exchanging the egg white for the yolks and using the same
> recipe. You are simply making a different type of frosting. I like both.
> And as you say, the buttercream made by beating butter into Italian
meringue
> will not be pure white.
>
>

"qahtan" > wrote in message
. ..
> True, though myself I like the tradiditional wedding cake, with the
rolled
> icing rather than the the royal , when I was married it was all royal
icing.
> One doesn't even have to make the rolled icing any more just buy it and
> roll it, can be tricky to apply though. or so I found.
> qahtan.
>

I make my own rolled fondant. It is pretty easy as long as you want white.
I really envy bakeries that have sheeters to quickly roll the fondant into
uniform sheets. I can be tricky to apply to large cakes. I find it much
easier and quicker on small cakes as compared to buttercream. Rolled
fondant is so elegant that it looks best, in my opinion, with a minimum of
adornment.

"qahtan" > wrote in message
. ..
> Like Peggy say's you could change the yolks to whites, and make Italian
> buttercream, off hand I don't have the recipe but it is very similar, hot
> syrup, cool, add butter, I have used it a lot, but you will still get a
> very pale cream colour from the butter. qahtan

I'll make a small batch and give it a try. I have some bachelor's living
across the street, along with some teenage boys at home, so extra cake never
goes to waste around here anyway! I could always also use white margarine
and butter extract/flavoring, maybe...

> "Peggy" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "Jennifer" <wannabeachef @ comcast.net> wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Hi! Haven't been here in ages...computer problems, vacation, kids,
> etc...
> > >
> > > Anyway, got this awesome French buttercream recipe I always use for my
> > > birthday and whatever cakes and everyone loves it. In fact, it has
> gotten
> > > me some wedding cake orders! My problem is, the buttercream has a
> yellow
> > > tinge to it, and I really need it to be white. This is a really
creamy,
> > > buttery tasting icing. I need to keep the flavor, the bride doesn't
> want
> > > any other flavoring added. Here's the basic recipe...
> > >
> > > 1 lb 8 oz (680 g) sugar
> > > 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
> > > 12 egg yolks (1 cup/240 ml)
> > > 2 lbs (910 g) unsalted butter, room temp
> > > 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
> > >
> > > Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan, stirring. Reduce heat and boil
> > until
> > > sugar syrup reaches 240* F (115* C).
> > > Whip egg yolds until light and fluffy. Lower speed on mixer,
carefully
> > pour
> > > hot syrup into egg yolks in steady stream between side of bowl and
whip.
> > > Whip at high speed until mixture is cool and light in texture.
> > > Turn to low speed and gradually add the soft butter, only as fast as
it
> > can
> > > be absorbed. Mix in vanilla.
> > >
> > > This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in
> the
> > > house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But,
like
> I
> > > said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish.
Any
> > > suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream
> they
> > > wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use,
> > also...but
> > > I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always
> > count
> > > on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or
some
> > > wonderful advice!
> > >
> > > Jenn. W.
> > >
> > >
> > Could you use egg whites in place of the yolks? You could make white
> butter
> > out of cream. And like Vox said, clear vanilla.
> > ~Peggy
> >
> >
>
>

Jennifer, A cake or any thing for that matter is only as good as what goes
in it.
To me margarine, is a definite no no.
And as for making white butter out of cream, during the process of making
cream into butter it naturally goes yellow, it's in the richness of the
cream not an added colour. qahtan


"Jennifer" <wannabeachef @ comcast.net> wrote in message
...
>
I could always also use white margarine
> and butter extract/flavoring, maybe...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>
Could you use egg whites in place of the yolks? You could make white
butter
out of cream. And like Vox said, clear vanilla.
~Peggy

> >
> >
>
>

Jennifer wrote:
>

> This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in the
> house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But, like I
> said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish. Any
> suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream they
> wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use, also...but
> I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always count
> on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or some
> wonderful advice!
>
> Jenn. W.


Couldn't you ice the cake with the buttercream, then add a
very thin layer of a very white icing to mask the color?

gloria p

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 23:51:45 GMT
Puester > wrote:

> Jennifer wrote:
> >
>
> > This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone
> > in the house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something!
> > But, like I
> > said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish.
> > Any suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French
> > buttercream they wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular
> > buttercream that I use, also...but I really like the French)
> > Thanks for any help. I know I can always count on someone here for
> > a great alternative to what I've been using, or some wonderful
> > advice!
> >
> > Jenn. W.
>
>
> Couldn't you ice the cake with the buttercream, then add a
> very thin layer of a very white icing to mask the color?


Be easier to airbrush it in white.

Better yet, take the bride aside, and say, "Really now, you, and
white, at this wedding? I've been to parties with you . . . "

"Eric Jorgensen" > wrote in message
news:20040627181557.50e0e601@wafer...
> On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 23:51:45 GMT
> Puester > wrote:
>
> > Jennifer wrote:
> > >
> >
> > > This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone
> > > in the house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something!
> > > But, like I
> > > said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish.
> > > Any suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French
> > > buttercream they wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular
> > > buttercream that I use, also...but I really like the French)
> > > Thanks for any help. I know I can always count on someone here for
> > > a great alternative to what I've been using, or some wonderful
> > > advice!
> > >
> > > Jenn. W.
> >
> >
> > Couldn't you ice the cake with the buttercream, then add a
> > very thin layer of a very white icing to mask the color?
>
>
> Be easier to airbrush it in white.
>
> Better yet, take the bride aside, and say, "Really now, you, and
> white, at this wedding? I've been to parties with you . . . "

Lol! Cute!

Thanks to both...both are good ideas. I just have to get an airbrush
thingie!!!

Jenn. W.

Jennifer wrote:
>

> This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in the
> house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But, like I
> said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish. Any
> suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream they
> wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use, also...but
> I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always count
> on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or some
> wonderful advice!
>
> Jenn. W.


Couldn't you ice the cake with the buttercream, then add a
very thin layer of a very white icing to mask the color?

gloria p

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004, Puester wrote:

> Jennifer wrote:
> >
>
> > This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in the
> > house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But, like I
> > said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish. Any
> > suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream they
> > wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use, also...but
> > I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always count
> > on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or some
> > wonderful advice!
> >
> > Jenn. W.
>
>
> Couldn't you ice the cake with the buttercream, then add a
> very thin layer of a very white icing to mask the color?
>
> gloria p

I was going to go out on a limb and ask about tinting with a tiny amount
of blue food coloring, but I like Gloria's suggestion better!

Dave

FRENCH BUTTER CREAM

4 Eggs or 225ml whites
200 g Sugar
200g Shortening
300g Unsalted Butter

1. Whisk the eggs and sugar until light and creamy. Remove from mixer and
reserve.
2. Cream the butter until smooth with no lumps remaining. Add the
shortening and continue to cream until light and creamy.
3. With the mixer still running, add the eggs and sugar mixture a little at
a time. Add it just as fast as it can be absorbed by the fat. (you may not
need it all).
4. Beat in flavouring (if any). If the icing is too soft, refrigerate it
until it is firm enough to spread.

Hints:
Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl often during mixing for a more
complete distribution of all ingredients.

Personally, I prefer to use rolled fondant, but it is a whole other look,
and can be a royal pain. Little room for error, and if your cake is not
white, then you will need to make a buttercream to mask your cake in any
event.

"Puester" > wrote in message
...
> Jennifer wrote:
> >
>
> > This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in
the
> > house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But, like
I
> > said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish. Any
> > suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream
they
> > wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use,
also...but
> > I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always
count
> > on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or some
> > wonderful advice!
> >
> > Jenn. W.
>
>
> Couldn't you ice the cake with the buttercream, then add a
> very thin layer of a very white icing to mask the color?
>
> gloria p

Thanks!

"Charles Baker" > wrote in message
news
> FRENCH BUTTER CREAM
>
> 4 Eggs or 225ml whites
> 200 g Sugar
> 200g Shortening
> 300g Unsalted Butter
>
> 1. Whisk the eggs and sugar until light and creamy. Remove from mixer and
> reserve.
> 2. Cream the butter until smooth with no lumps remaining. Add the
> shortening and continue to cream until light and creamy.
> 3. With the mixer still running, add the eggs and sugar mixture a little
at
> a time. Add it just as fast as it can be absorbed by the fat. (you may
not
> need it all).
> 4. Beat in flavouring (if any). If the icing is too soft, refrigerate it
> until it is firm enough to spread.
>
> Hints:
> Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl often during mixing for a more
> complete distribution of all ingredients.
>
> Personally, I prefer to use rolled fondant, but it is a whole other look,
> and can be a royal pain. Little room for error, and if your cake is not
> white, then you will need to make a buttercream to mask your cake in any
> event.
>
> "Puester" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Jennifer wrote:
> > >
> >
> > > This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in
> the
> > > house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But,
like
> I
> > > said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish.
Any
> > > suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream
> they
> > > wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use,
> also...but
> > > I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always
> count
> > > on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or
some
> > > wonderful advice!
> > >
> > > Jenn. W.
> >
> >
> > Couldn't you ice the cake with the buttercream, then add a
> > very thin layer of a very white icing to mask the color?
> >
> > gloria p
>
>

Thanks!

"Charles Baker" > wrote in message
news
> FRENCH BUTTER CREAM
>
> 4 Eggs or 225ml whites
> 200 g Sugar
> 200g Shortening
> 300g Unsalted Butter
>
> 1. Whisk the eggs and sugar until light and creamy. Remove from mixer and
> reserve.
> 2. Cream the butter until smooth with no lumps remaining. Add the
> shortening and continue to cream until light and creamy.
> 3. With the mixer still running, add the eggs and sugar mixture a little
at
> a time. Add it just as fast as it can be absorbed by the fat. (you may
not
> need it all).
> 4. Beat in flavouring (if any). If the icing is too soft, refrigerate it
> until it is firm enough to spread.
>
> Hints:
> Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl often during mixing for a more
> complete distribution of all ingredients.
>
> Personally, I prefer to use rolled fondant, but it is a whole other look,
> and can be a royal pain. Little room for error, and if your cake is not
> white, then you will need to make a buttercream to mask your cake in any
> event.
>
> "Puester" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Jennifer wrote:
> > >
> >
> > > This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in
> the
> > > house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But,
like
> I
> > > said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish.
Any
> > > suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream
> they
> > > wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use,
> also...but
> > > I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always
> count
> > > on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or
some
> > > wonderful advice!
> > >
> > > Jenn. W.
> >
> >
> > Couldn't you ice the cake with the buttercream, then add a
> > very thin layer of a very white icing to mask the color?
> >
> > gloria p
>
>

FRENCH BUTTER CREAM

4 Eggs or 225ml whites
200 g Sugar
200g Shortening
300g Unsalted Butter

1. Whisk the eggs and sugar until light and creamy. Remove from mixer and
reserve.
2. Cream the butter until smooth with no lumps remaining. Add the
shortening and continue to cream until light and creamy.
3. With the mixer still running, add the eggs and sugar mixture a little at
a time. Add it just as fast as it can be absorbed by the fat. (you may not
need it all).
4. Beat in flavouring (if any). If the icing is too soft, refrigerate it
until it is firm enough to spread.

Hints:
Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl often during mixing for a more
complete distribution of all ingredients.

Personally, I prefer to use rolled fondant, but it is a whole other look,
and can be a royal pain. Little room for error, and if your cake is not
white, then you will need to make a buttercream to mask your cake in any
event.

"Puester" > wrote in message
...
> Jennifer wrote:
> >
>
> > This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in
the
> > house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But, like
I
> > said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish. Any
> > suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream
they
> > wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use,
also...but
> > I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always
count
> > on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or some
> > wonderful advice!
> >
> > Jenn. W.
>
>
> Couldn't you ice the cake with the buttercream, then add a
> very thin layer of a very white icing to mask the color?
>
> gloria p

Okay, Jennifer - I attempted your recipe and I ended up with soup! Seriously -
it looks like cake batter... Maybe it's just because I'm a novice at any type
of frosting (I'm more of a cookie-girl!! haha) So any hints/tips!??!?

Thanks!

sherry

That happened to me once, when I tried to cut it by a fourth. Normally,
though, I don't have a problem. I guess I couldn't tell you much more
without knowing exactly what you did. I generally make a huge batch,
also... did you attempt to cut it down? Or, did you try putting it in the
fridge for a while, then whipping it again when it was cold?

"Vogel Sher" > wrote in message
...
> Okay, Jennifer - I attempted your recipe and I ended up with soup!
Seriously -
> it looks like cake batter... Maybe it's just because I'm a novice at any
type
> of frosting (I'm more of a cookie-girl!! haha) So any hints/tips!??!?
>
> Thanks!
>
> sherry

HI!
I tried cuttting it in half... Does that not work with this recipe?
I tried putting it in the fridge overnight - it's still pretty runny (although
it TASTES wonderful! LOL )

Jennifer wrote:
> Hi! Haven't been here in ages...computer problems, vacation, kids, etc...
>
> Anyway, got this awesome French buttercream recipe I always use for my
> birthday and whatever cakes and everyone loves it. In fact, it has gotten
> me some wedding cake orders! My problem is, the buttercream has a yellow
> tinge to it, and I really need it to be white. This is a really creamy,
> buttery tasting icing. I need to keep the flavor, the bride doesn't want
> any other flavoring added. Here's the basic recipe...
>
> 1 lb 8 oz (680 g) sugar
> 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
> 12 egg yolks (1 cup/240 ml)
> 2 lbs (910 g) unsalted butter, room temp
> 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
>
> Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan, stirring. Reduce heat and boil until
> sugar syrup reaches 240* F (115* C).
> Whip egg yolds until light and fluffy. Lower speed on mixer, carefully pour
> hot syrup into egg yolks in steady stream between side of bowl and whip.
> Whip at high speed until mixture is cool and light in texture.
> Turn to low speed and gradually add the soft butter, only as fast as it can
> be absorbed. Mix in vanilla.
>
> This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in the
> house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But, like I
> said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish. Any
> suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream they
> wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use, also...but
> I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always count
> on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or some
> wonderful advice!
>
> Jenn. W.
>
>

Jennifer,
I didn't have time to read through all the other responses.. but I was
wondering if you had tried Wilton's White White Icing Color... It's
worked for me in the past...


James

"James Dominguez" > wrote in message
...
> Jennifer wrote:
>> Hi! Haven't been here in ages...computer problems, vacation, kids,
>> etc...
>>
>> Anyway, got this awesome French buttercream recipe I always use for my
>> birthday and whatever cakes and everyone loves it. In fact, it has
>> gotten
>> me some wedding cake orders! My problem is, the buttercream has a yellow
>> tinge to it, and I really need it to be white. This is a really creamy,
>> buttery tasting icing. I need to keep the flavor, the bride doesn't want
>> any other flavoring added. Here's the basic recipe...
>>
>> 1 lb 8 oz (680 g) sugar
>> 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
>> 12 egg yolks (1 cup/240 ml)
>> 2 lbs (910 g) unsalted butter, room temp
>> 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
>>
>> Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan, stirring. Reduce heat and boil
>> until
>> sugar syrup reaches 240* F (115* C).
>> Whip egg yolds until light and fluffy. Lower speed on mixer, carefully
>> pour
>> hot syrup into egg yolks in steady stream between side of bowl and whip.
>> Whip at high speed until mixture is cool and light in texture.
>> Turn to low speed and gradually add the soft butter, only as fast as it
>> can
>> be absorbed. Mix in vanilla.
>>
>> This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in the
>> house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something! But, like
>> I
>> said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out yellowish. Any
>> suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great French buttercream they
>> wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular buttercream that I use,
>> also...but
>> I really like the French) Thanks for any help. I know I can always
>> count
>> on someone here for a great alternative to what I've been using, or some
>> wonderful advice!
>>
>> Jenn. W.
>>
>>
>
> Jennifer,
> I didn't have time to read through all the other responses.. but I was
> wondering if you had tried Wilton's White White Icing Color... It's worked
> for me in the past...
>
>
> James

Have you thought about using just egg whites, perhaps the yolks are adding
too much color.

However some may call this Italian Buttercrem

Chef Blair

"Blair Gibbs" > wrote in message
news:H64Vf.706$t22.45@dukeread08...
>
> "James Dominguez" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Jennifer wrote:
<snip>
> >>
> >> Anyway, got this awesome French buttercream recipe I always use for my
My problem is, the buttercream has a yellow
> >> tinge to it, and I really need it to be white.

<snip>

Something else you could use is uncolored butter. Butter is naturally
whitish in color. They just add color because consumers think it looks
better. Restaraunt supply wharehouses should carry it.

Gordon in SW Indiana.

Jennifer wrote:
> Hi! Haven't been here in ages...computer problems, vacation, kids,
> etc...
>
> Anyway, got this awesome French buttercream recipe I always use for
> my birthday and whatever cakes and everyone loves it. In fact, it
> has gotten me some wedding cake orders! My problem is, the
> buttercream has a yellow tinge to it, and I really need it to be
> white. This is a really creamy, buttery tasting icing. I need to
> keep the flavor, the bride doesn't want any other flavoring added.
> Here's the basic recipe...
>
> 1 lb 8 oz (680 g) sugar 1/2 cup (120 ml) water 12 egg yolks (1
> cup/240 ml) 2 lbs (910 g) unsalted butter, room temp 2 tsp (10 ml)
> vanilla extract
>
> Dissolve sugar in water in a saucepan, stirring. Reduce heat and
> boil until sugar syrup reaches 240* F (115* C). Whip egg yolds until
> light and fluffy. Lower speed on mixer, carefully pour hot syrup
> into egg yolks in steady stream between side of bowl and whip. Whip
> at high speed until mixture is cool and light in texture. Turn to low
> speed and gradually add the soft butter, only as fast as it can be
> absorbed. Mix in vanilla.
>
> This is one of those recipes that you can't leave alone...everyone in
> the house is always at it with a spoon like pudding or something!
> But, like I said, because of the egg yolks and butter, it comes out
> yellowish. Any suggestions? Or, does anyone have a really great
> French buttercream they wouldn't mind sharing? (I have a regular
> buttercream that I use, also...but I really like the French) Thanks
> for any help. I know I can always count on someone here for a great
> alternative to what I've been using, or some wonderful advice!
>
> Jenn. W.
>
>
Jennifer,
I didn't have time to read through all the other responses.. but I
was wondering if you had tried Wilton's White White Icing Color... It's
worked for me in the past... Here is a link to the product on their
website:
http://www.wilton.com/store/site/pro...338024A0B6A5A5


James