I know like myself that lots of us decorate 2 days ahead for an event.


I am going to be so rushed getting everything for the weekend done I was wondering if I could decorate my wedding cake for Saturday today (wednesday).

I'm using regular buttercream for frosting and filling.

TIA

Hmmm...that seems a little early to me. The earliest I would do it is probably Thursday...I try not to do BC more than a day or so ahead...

It can be done. I would refrigerate it though.
HTH

for me as long as you have somewhere to store the cake(a fridge) i do....its never been a problem before!!!! Good luck...and keep us posted with pics etc....and congratulations!!!!!!!

I agree for buttercream, for fondant I wouldn't give it a second thought! I have a fondant wedding cake due on Wednesday, and I will make & decorate it this weekend.

bonloviebabe, you leave the cake sitting out for that many days and the cake and decorations are still fresh? I always seem to have such a problem with time management, always working right to the last minute because I'm afraid to decorate any earlier than the day before. It would be so helpful for me if I could do most of my decorating a few days before. Also, what type of buttercream do you use for under the fondant, and what do you use for fillings?

I usually bake them on Wednesday and decorate Thursday or Friday for Saturday orders. I have done them that far ahead and had no problems though. My only scare is that the colors may have more time to bleed if they are dark ones.

jammjenks, how do you store the cake until you are ready to decorate? thanks!

thanks bonjovibabe, my next cake I'm going to start a little earlier to see if I can eliminate some of the stress I cause myself.