How Do I Fix My Buttercream

Decorating By kimmyboo925 Updated 23 May 2009 , 1:20am by bakingatthebeach

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kimmyboo925 Posted 22 May 2009 , 7:07pm
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my buttercream is not sticking to the cake

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Criola Posted 22 May 2009 , 7:13pm
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Could it be the cake itself? did you have it in the fride or freezer, prior?

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tiggy2 Posted 22 May 2009 , 7:14pm
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If your BC is too thick it may not stick and if the cake is frozen it may not stick. Without knowing what you're working with it's hard to say.

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kimmyboo925 Posted 22 May 2009 , 7:29pm
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Hey guys... sorry i had kids in each hand... I made the buttercream.. as I always do... but this batch seems to be rolling off the cakes... can i fix it by adding more butter maybe... I made it yesterday.. can i throw it back in the mixer and add more now?

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tiggy2 Posted 22 May 2009 , 7:36pm
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How stiff is it?

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bakingatthebeach Posted 23 May 2009 , 1:20am
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Did you crumb coat the cake? If not, that might help it adhere.

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