Cake Outside In Nc Heat And Humidity Questions

Decorating By cevans Updated 9 Aug 2006 , 9:13pm by cevans

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cevans Posted 8 Aug 2006 , 11:40pm
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I have been asked to make a bridal cake for a luau. I am really excited but it is going to be outside. Is it better to use fondant? I am in NC and with the heat and the humidity I am not sure what to do? Would buttercream melt? Thanks for your thoughts!! thumbs_up.gif

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luvbakin Posted 8 Aug 2006 , 11:55pm
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What month is the wedding?? Probably fondant would be better.

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sweetsuccess Posted 9 Aug 2006 , 12:01am
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Originally Posted by luvbakin

What month is the wedding?? Probably fondant would be better.




Ditto!! birthday.gif

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subaru Posted 9 Aug 2006 , 12:10am
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I use all crisco buttercream, except I only use 1/2 the amount of crisco. I have never had a problem with melting icing. After it sits and crusts, You are good to go.

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traci Posted 9 Aug 2006 , 3:14am
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I live in Texas so I totally understand your concerns about heat and humidity. When is the wedding? If the cake must be outside...I think I would use fondant.

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ncdessertdiva Posted 9 Aug 2006 , 12:24pm
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I live in NC. Last year about this time of the year, I made my daughter's wedding cake. It was at the beach with an outdoor reception. I used crusting BC frosting with no problems. It was at least 90 degrees with 95% humidity. The cake stayed out several hours for the reception and did not suffer from either the heat or humidity.
Leslie

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TOMAY Posted 9 Aug 2006 , 12:27pm
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here in monroe nc its been over 90 for the past few weeks with the humidity i would not risk butter cream i have one due on the 26th and i am doing the MMF. i have had my experince in scraping icing out of my car so no more ......

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cevans Posted 9 Aug 2006 , 9:13pm
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Thank you all. It is in a couple of weeks. So I am figuring it is still going to be pretty hot!! I will post a picture when I get it done icon_smile.gif

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