im doing a grooms cake..the problem is the wedding is outdoors on a boat.they do not want fondant at all and im afraid buttercream will melt..is there any suggestions what i might be able to do..ive seen some cakes with somthing that looks like hard chocolate poured over it..would that work?? and if so does anyone have a recipe for it..thanks

Try indydebi's buttercream. The recipe is in the recipe section and it is wonderful! hth!

sugarshacks recipe would be great. she shows how to make it on youtube

I have had buttercream withstand the Texas heat. I have used indydebi's buttercream modified just a little and I really like it. Can be a thick or thinner stiff consistancy and crust really well.