Does anyone have any suggestions for a cake covering that isn't buttercream (they don't like it) or fondant (I have to freeze the cake because I'll be out of town on the party date)? thanks!

their are swiss meringue buttercream.... italian meringue buttercream.. french meringue buttercream... ganache.... bettercream... that you can buy at sams... chocolate or vanilla... whipped icings you can make yourself.. recipes on this site.. i know others will have ideas...hth

Everything you ever wanted to know about the different types of frosting/icing:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-6011626-.html

Everything you ever wanted to know about ganache:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-497433-.html

Chocolate 101:

http://tinyurl.com/ytby97

HTH

Thank you SO much! I have cruised through all of the threads and there is a ton of great information out there. Thank you all!

icer101, can I freeze a cake that is iced with Bettercreme? I am finally going to get to try it ... when I get back from Tel Aviv in a couple of weeks - but it would be great if I could freeze the completed cake if I absolutely have to.

Thanks!