Trouble with the Frosting? Making a Snowman Cake

[ChefMary412]

So I made the snowman cake last night at a show... I had the cake pre-made and brought the makings for the frosting and decorations. Has anyone else had some trouble with the frosting? I feel that there was way too much left over and it was really "goopy". I think that might be because I used a little less shortening than I should have.
Any other ideas for frosting? I am not too keen on using veg. shortening. It did taste amazing.
I have step-by-step pictures of creating it. I will post those soon for anyone who wants to see. My sister in law was crazy with the camera... as NO ONE showed up for her show last night.. no one. After some wine she did not feel bad anymore!

 

[EpTxGuy]

Yes, please post pictures. I'm going to try making the snowman this weekend.

 

[DebbieJ]

Haven't made it yet, but customers are LOVING the cookbook. I'll get more feedback when someone makes something, I'm sure.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

My customers are loving the cookbook too. I have at least 2 bookings for November for Homemade For The Holidays Shows where they want to make the Snowman Cake...I'm going to have to practice so I know what I'm doing.


Yikes - one of them is coming up in less than 2 weeks!

 

[pampchefrhondab]

I'm going to have to try this myself as well. I have a booth next Saturday and would love to make it for it. Please post your pictures when you can. I can't wait to see them.

 

[chefcharity]

I made this a couple of weeks ago and I thought the frosting was a little greasy. I am going to try substituting some butter for some of the veg. shortening. Maybe half and half. I thought the extra frosting was great for the 'snow' around the bottom. I only had maybe 2 cups left! Good luck! :chef:

 

[ChefMary412]

let me know how it comes out with 1/2 butter and 1/2 shortening.