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Offline BeezeeBee

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Cake making in the HOT summer heat
« on: December 16, 2013, 06:58:35 am »
Could I please tap on the collective wisdom of the seasoned cake decorators in the forum.

I'm planning to make cupcakes for my DS8's birthday party this Sunday. But a busy Saturday means I won't have time to decorate on the day before the party.

Would the Orchard RTR icing last for more than a day outside of the fridge?

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Re: Cake making in the HOT summer heat
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2013, 12:25:13 pm »
I dont know Orchard, but RTR doesnt go in the fridge.

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Re: Cake making in the HOT summer heat
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2013, 09:18:07 pm »
I've never used Orchard brand but standard RTR icing doesn't go in the fridge and I've found as long as the decorated cakes are kept in a Coolish environment they are fine. I've only ever used ganache under mine so not sure if it's different with a different crumb coat. Sorry not much help really.

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Re: Cake making in the HOT summer heat
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2013, 09:59:07 pm »
Orchard RTR is a type of fondant icing which is sometimes known as "plastic" icing due to its smooth texture when it is rolled out. As Wonder has said, fondant covered cakes shouldn't be kept in the fridge, as they will sweat and go soft. They also don't like to be kept in a room with an evaporative airconditioner  for the same reason. They should be kept in a box or a container that is not airtight.
Fondant on cakes will keep for months- just think about the traditional fondant covered fruit cakes for weddings or Christmas cakes. It is the cake underneath and any buttercream/fondant under the fondant that determines how long the cakes will last. Obviously, butter cakes and the like will only keep fresh for a couple of days, so choose a cake recipe that you know will keep well for a couple of days. Once the cake is iced, the cake is no longer exposed to air and will keep better than an uniced cake.
If you bake and ice the cakes in Friday, use buttercream instead of ganache under the fondant and store in a cool room in a box, the cakes should be fine for Sunday.
Good luck, and post some photos for us :)
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Re: Cake making in the HOT summer heat
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2013, 11:34:42 am »
ES you are a wealth of knowledge.
May all dairy items in your fridge be of questionable vintage.

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« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2013, 12:12:49 pm »
Thanks Hally, Wonder and special thanks to ES. Cookie is right :)

Would vanilla frosting keep well outside the fridge?

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Re: Cake making in the HOT summer heat
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2013, 11:03:24 pm »
When I did cps cake, I bought Betty Crockers icing, its not kept in the fridge, so it worked well.

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« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2013, 05:44:38 am »
Thanks Hally :)