Refridgerating Buttercream???

Decorating By mcchick Updated 31 Jan 2007 , 8:18pm by redpanda

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mcchick Posted 31 Jan 2007 , 5:54pm
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If I refridgerate my buttercream (1/2 butter and 1/2 crisco) iced cake will it cause it to sweat and the icing run? I have a baby shower tomorrow night and I don't know if I should refridgerate it overnight. Also, should I let it come to room temp before serving? It has a filling in it of raspberry and buttercream mixed. I'd appreciate any suggestions! Thanks! icon_smile.gif

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patton78 Posted 31 Jan 2007 , 6:01pm
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No, your icing will not sweat or run. I always refridgerate my cakes once I am done icing them. I always let my cakes warm a bit before serving, I think they taste better than when completely cold.

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rhopar33 Posted 31 Jan 2007 , 6:11pm
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I've never had a problem with refridgerated cakes. I agree you should let them come to room temp first before serving. I usually box my finished cakes and slide them in the fridge until delivery/pick up time. I tell me clients to keep them refridgerated until 2 hours before serving.

Rhonda

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GeminiRJ Posted 31 Jan 2007 , 6:48pm
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I ALWAYS refrigerate my cakes, and unlike others, I love to eat the cake cold. Normally, though, it sits around a while and is served at room temperature.

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wysmommy Posted 31 Jan 2007 , 7:58pm
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I refridgerate, then tell whomever the cake is for to keep it out for a few hours.

I like mine cool but not cold...just to add to the preferences. icon_wink.gif

-Michelle

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nglez09 Posted 31 Jan 2007 , 8:00pm
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Nope. I think cake tastes less bad when it's cool. thumbs_up.gif

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redpanda Posted 31 Jan 2007 , 8:05pm
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If the weather is very humid, you should probably keep the cake covered while bringing to room temperature, so that condensation doesn't form on the icing. Otherwise, though, there are no problems with refrigerating BC covered cakes.

RedPanda

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mcchick Posted 31 Jan 2007 , 8:13pm
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Thanks for all your suggestions! I live in the Houston area, so it is ALWAYS humid. What should I cover the cake with as I bring it back to room temp? I am concerned about condensation. icon_eek.gif thanks!

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redpanda Posted 31 Jan 2007 , 8:18pm
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I usually keep my cakes in a cake carrier, but any kind of plastic container should be good, as long as it is big enough to hold the cake. Occasionally, I have had to make a "tent" out of plastic wrap, but there is always the risk of it touching and smudging the icing.

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