Do you need to refrig. buttercream icing or it is ok to leave out???

I was planning to make up about 2gals tonite for a cake this weekend.

If I do refrig., should I bring it back to room temp before using??

Thanks,

Hi Ranbel,

If your buttercream does not have any diary products in it (milk or butter, etc) it can be left out covered in a tupperware or similar container for up to two weeks. This is what I teach my Wilton students. Always stir and smell before you use. I have never had any problems with non-diary buttercream like this. Hope this helps,

Loriana (Lisa)

I use water instead of milk and also leave mine out for a week or two in an air tight container.

I usually refrigerate it when I'm not using it the same day I make it. I leave it all refrigerated. I'll put it out on the counter anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours before I need it. Just for reference, I use the Buttercream Dream recipe on this site.

I put milk in mine and it sits out for 2-3 weeks on my counter. I learned here on CC that milk and sugar stablize each other.

Thanks... I have mine in glad zip lock gallon bags...I'm guessing that is sufficient storage...and no I don't use any dairy products, therefore I am going to leave it out...

again thanks to all