Crusting Buttercream Won't Crust.....what Did I Do Wrong???

Decorating By KTrain Updated 31 Jul 2006 , 7:33am by cowdex

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KTrain Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 12:49am
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I just made a cake......and used crusting buttercream that I made and refridgerated overnight. Now it won't crust. What's wrong with it????

Please help........

KT

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rezzygirl Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 12:57am
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How long did you wait after you iced it? I let mine crust for at least 20 minutes. Also, I freeze and refrigerate my buttercream and have no problem with it crusting.

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cowdex Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 1:02am
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Give it a while - if you just made it - the moisture in the air could be slowing it down. Be sure it is getting air circulation (not in a box).

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KTrain Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 1:04am
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I guess its been about 20 min.....were in Hawaii and it's a little humid.....maybe it's just taking a while to get back to room temp. I'll let it sit a little while longer.

Thanks ladies
KT

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KTrain Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 1:52am
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Now it has got little beads of water on it. I think its too humid and that is why it isn't crusting.
There is no way to get away from this humidity. What can I do to get it to crust??

KT

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debsuewoo Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 1:59am
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what is the consistency of the icing? You might add a bit more sugar to it if it is on the thin side. I live in CA and it's been really humid here (I live in the beach cities area) and while my icing has melted some it hasn't dripped. Tey the sugar.

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cowdex Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 3:56am
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The beads of water are fine - don't touch them. Did the cake or the icing or both just come out of the fridge?

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KTrain Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 3:59am
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Yep, both.....I froze the cake and refridgerated the icing. Heard it was easier to frost a frozen cake!!
KT

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cowdex Posted 31 Jul 2006 , 7:33am
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I think all should be fine when everything comes up to room temp....but by this time you have figured it out, i hope icon_wink.gif

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