Any one have a store-like cake frosting recipe?

I want to make frosting like the pre-made cakes in the grocery store . I don't want that weird whipped cream kind.. I think it is called buttercream but I just tried making a small amount from one I found online and it pretty much tasted like someone stuck butter in vanilla. I followed the directions right but it wasn't very sweet or fluffy.. just kind of greasy and tasted like butter. Any solutions?Any one have a store-like cake frosting recipe?
buttercream is a delectable icing made with butter, cream, sugar and flavorings. this one has worked well for me:


SILKY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:


1 cup unsalted butter, softened


6-8 cups confectioners' sugar


1/2 cup cream


2 teaspoons vanilla extract


Place the butter in a large mixing bowl.


Add in 4 cups sugar, then the milk and vanilla.


On medium speed of an electric mixer, beat about 3-5 minutes or until smooth and creamy.


Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well (about 2 minutes) after each addition, until the icing is thick enough for good spreading consistency (you may not need all of the sugar).


If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly.


DO NOT OVERWHIP!!! if you whip this too long the cream will separate and give your frosting a curdled look and you'll have to start over


Use and store the icing at room temperature because icing will set if chilled.


The icing can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.Any one have a store-like cake frosting recipe?
the guys at the store don't use butter they use shortning, so gross!


if you over mix butter it gets chunky and separates its water out, use a good honest cream cheese frosting!
I use a stick of butter, I box of confectioner's sugar, 1-2 tsp of vanilla extract and milk by the tablespoon to get it to a fluffy consistency.





Delicious!





PS. Make sure your butter is soft. Margarine works too.
buttter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla or other flavoring or cocoa powder for chocolate. Ugh that crap in the market is full of preservatives, better to make it yourself.
you will love this one!

















BAKERY FROSTING








2 tbsp. all purpose flour


1/2 cup non-dairy powdered coffee creamer


1/2 cup water


2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, (icing sugar/powdered sugar)


1/2 cup butter or hard margarine (room temperature)


2 tsp. vanilla





Directions:


1. Place flour in a saucepan. Slowly add creamer and water, stirring to eliminate lumps. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool in the refrigerator about 1 hour.





2. In mixer bowl combine sugar, margarine and vanilla. Beat at high speed at least 10 minutes. Gradually add the cooled flour mixture and beat until fluffy. Yield: 3 cups.
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