Larry, You are probably right that it is Rich's Bettercreme. The
bakeries get it as a liquid and then whip to the consistancy of
frosting. It is more stable than whipped cream and people like it
because it has a whipped cream consistancy.

Oleta
Larry G wrote:
> 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