Cake in Refrigerator - Prevent Your Cakes from Sweating in the Heat!

[@tdg1945]

Do you know how phenomenal you are?? ❤️❤️❤️❤️ So many home bakers refuse to share their tips and tricks of how they do things. 😔 You not only share how to do things, but you also share your recipes! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ You rock! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awww Tammy!! Thank you honey! I am happy to share what I have found that works for me so hopefully others can have success with it as well! ☺️💜🎂

[@KingdomLifeDec]

Yes! You truly are!! I get people are busy doing their business woth the cakes and all, but if you love what ypu do, and someone else finds love in it, wouldn't it be grest pleasure to help that person out on what you have learned yourself on the COMMON THINGS YOU BOTH LOVE. I MEAN! IT makes sense to me. But anywho ues you are AWESOME!!

[@Jb77-d5e]

Rigthhhhhh 🙌🙏🏽

[@glamourandsugar1067]

I totally agree 😊 You are awesome 😎 thank you 🙏🏻

[@sherryssweetsensationz2623]

I totally agree. You’re so awesome to share with others. You’re helping me tremendously. God Bless you Karolyn. ❤️

[@Candy102297]

I did it...my husband went and got me a brand new fridge to dedicate to nothing but cakes and set it up tonight. Should be great for a beginner like me. Thank you for all the information you share!! It truly helps us newbies especially!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayyyy!! And I read this comment after I posted the other one, so I'm glad you did that! It makes life so much easier.

[@Candy102297]

@Karolyns Kakes you literally have no idea how helpful your channel has been for me. Ive been watching in my every spare minute. My oldest daughter is almost 30 but has Cerebral Palsy (expecting 2cd baby in June) so I help her care for her 1 year old while her husband works and you've saved me from Moana on repeat a LOT!!! Lol I just adore you and your channel!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

@@Candy102297 this makes me so happy! I love that I'm able to help you out! 🥰

[@holliee8070]

​@KarolynsKakes Thank you so much for sharing this video. I realize you have a dial on the cake fridge, but mine is digital. Would you happen to know the exact temp inside fridge vs. #3 1/2 on the dial? I'm a transplant from upstate NY to GA. The humidity here is ungodly. Definitely, not in Kansas any more. Your cakes are beautiful and your video's teach all who watch them exactly how much work is involved in custom cakes. You'd be amazed at how many think it's just a matter of "slapping a cake together" when asking about pricing. Your additude and smile is infectious. You're so talented ❤️

[@direkagordon8481]

I am a pastry chef myself and I'm working up the courage to start making videos and I just want to say I love yours and share them all the time because they are so natural and down home. If someone needs a visual on being advice that I give them I share your page with them. My sister made a cake from a video of yours I shared with her. All in all, thanks for giving me the courage to get started. I've been posting on Instagram and will eventually make it on here to share my tips and tricks ☺️☺️

[@KarolynsKakes]

This is wonderful! I started because I had someone give me some advice...they said just get your camera and start recording. You learn as you go. It's not going to be perfect in the beginning. (If you see my older videos, you can tell a big difference!) But as long as you have good information to put out there, that trumps the quality of the video! And, just like with cakes and pastries, you improve every time you do it. You gotta start somewhere!

[@ceirasimmons1996]

You are so sweet!!!! I love all of your videos! You’re so transparent. I appreciate you so much❤️

[@KarolynsKakes]

😊💜🙏

[@madonnahagedorn5649]

Again, I am so impressed with your beautiful work. The cakes have such a polished professional look to them. You put your heart into your work and it shows.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awwww thank you so much, I appreciate you! 💜🙏

[@RB-bw7ed]

You do the most helpful videos! I learn so many things in each video! This is a video I really needed from start to end all the questions I had from how to store, how to box and delivery! You should consider teaching classes in ur own facility in ur area! You are a wonderful teacher!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! I'm looking into the best way for me to teach, whether it's online classes / courses or in-person.

[@VillageCakeLady]

Condensation is a pain. Especially if your fridge goes on auto defrost!! Great advice!! Yerners put up a brilliant video for keeping cakes cold while travelling. He uses frozen water bottles & wires them inside the corners of a travel box. Wish I saw this last week for a long distance cake!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes! That's a great tip that really works 🎉

[@nancyruiz5789]

Thank you for all the tips . Great idea to wrap the cakes like that. I always put a piece of liner at the bottom to prevent sliding .

[@iyannhabrown400]

My new mentor for my mini bakery!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ I’m always making the cake the day of which limits me to helping others

[@KarolynsKakes]

OMG I could never make a cake in one day, I don't know how you do it!

[@lialukman6475]

Great tips! Thank you so much. Your costumers should be lucky to have you made their cake. You treat your cake amazingly. I can see you cake is perfect, the edge is sharp and beautiful.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Lia! You're so sweet!

[@camilahearst4171]

Congratulations! You are fantastic!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you so much!

[@traceykoontz2868]

Genius idea to give instructions on how to keep the cake edible 🤗.

[@christacapri3605]

Thank you sooooo much for sharing such detailed tips!!! I really appreciate this! 🎉❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasond3471]

the taping is fantastic thank you

[@direkagordon8481]

OMG we have the same birthday!! I knew you were dope for a reason ☺️

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yessss!! It's that Cancer energy!! 🙌🙌

[@direkagordon8481]

Always! 🤗🤗♋🦀

[@NildaSierra-gr8ge]

Wow !!!!! You are an amazing person for all these videos you share. I have a question when you say Buttercream which type of Buttercream ? American Buttercream , Swiss Merengue Buttercream or ? Thank you. I have learned so much from the videos.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Nilda! I prefer to work with American Buttercream, so that's the BC I'm referring to when I say that.

[@MsJennifertorresdiaz]

Omg karolyn you and my husband share the same birthday. Happy belated birthday love.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Cancers rock!! LOL Thank you!

[@tmcake.pastries]

Thank u so much for giving me what to steal as a baker😍😍😍😍🙏🙏😁

[@eileenbradley5699]

Thanks for your advice e Karolyn. I will watch both videos.❤

[@bgzwlz5119]

Your videos are brilliant life savers for everyone who doesn’t make cakes for a living! I do wish this video would have offered some suggestions on how to handle a frozen cake, as I need to make the cake for a 3rd birthday party about 5 days before the party because I will be out of town. I assume that the same principle holds, that you need to bring the temperature of the cake to room temperature gradually. I did find a page online where the baker gradually thawed the cake in the fridge and then on the counter to dry up any condensation.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes, you take the cake from the freezer into the fridge overnight to start the thawing process. Then take it out of the fridge into an air conditioned space to finish thawing. I've made cakes 5 days in advance before and kept them refrigerated and they were fine. If your cake is moist to begin with, it won't dry out sitting in the fridge for a few days!

[@jazzifrench9313]

​@KarolynsKakes I appreciate this so much. Literally, I've been looking all day for someone to say that its okay to refrigerate the cake for a few days, after decorating it.

[@alvitocabral]

This was an absolute value bomb!!! I never even thought about these things!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Value bomb!! I love that! 💣💥 Thank you Alvito!

[@nclark561]

Hello Beautiful thank you ao much for all the knowledge you share. I just purchased a new convertible refrigerator/freezer. I know you set your refrigerator to the middle temperature. Would you happen to know how many degrees Fahrenheit I should set the fridge/freezer so that I am able to put buttercream and fondant cakes in overnight? Thank you in advance

[@islandgirl5303]

Omg I just started watching your video/ just checked your IG and found out that you are from Bensalem!!!! my husband is from Trevose! I just get so excited lol I’ve never seem youtuber from Bensalem!! Your kakes are beautiful and love your tutorials!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

That’s so funny!! Did he go to Bensalem High School? Where do you live now?

[@babelloo3751]

What needs to be done when delivering the cake for at least two hours. How long can I store the decorated cake covered with fondant un covered in the fridge.

[@traceykoontz2868]

That little gauge is probably the best tool to have especially in the east or south in the summer 🤗😎

[@Mairiain]

Love your videos, Karolyn! Thank you so much. Just got to your video insert on delivery: Happy late birthday!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Mairìan! 🥳🥳

[@mariafarren3964]

I agree, you are so authentic, just the real deal. Thank you so much.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Maria, thank you so much, I appreciate that! 😊

[@rydapin]

Great tips! And those cakes are so clean, sharp and beautiful!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you love! 🥰🥰

[@tammylogan2304]

Hello, I love all your videos. Do you happen to have a cream cheese frosting recipe for piping? Ty for your time.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Here's the recipe I use! To pipe it, you'll want to add less liquid. You don't want it too soft nor too hard. So you have to find the right piping consistency by gradually adding more liquid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roPThn1-hcR2nM0

[@tammylogan2304]

@@KarolynsKakes Thank you very much. I'll try this.

[@goingoutinstyle1317]

Awesome video as usual! Thank you for sharing all your helpful tips with us! I’ve learned so much from your videos! My fiancé went with me one time to deliver a cake in July and he told me “Next time remind me to bring my hat, gloves, and scarf!”🤣

[@KarolynsKakes]

Right?! I'm literally freezing all Summer because of cakes! 😂😂

[@antoinettegarcia1143]

You are so awesome you have helped me so much. Thank you your are such a blessing ❤😊

[@zandilemakhosi4788]

OMG, I'm struggling with my cake today, it's so hot and humid 🥺 this is really helpful 🙏 thank you

[@KarolynsKakes]

I'm slightly jealous as it's freezing here LOL But keep that air conditioning on blast!

[@heidiwatts6535]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@surayaanas1074]

You're such a darling.. tq for all your tips!🎉❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awww you're welcome my dear! 🙏

[@debtink5756]

A BIG thank you for all the advice your just fantastic I’m yet to see a lot more of your videos and your cakes look gorgeous I’m hoping to get to that stage once I get over being scared to death of just doing a cake thanks again love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@KarolynsKakes]

LOL you'll get there, just keep practicing! 🙏

[@Amazingsugarflowers]

Very helpful, thanks. What about if the party is going to be outside. Orlando, Fl. Thanks.

[@Brandi_the_Baker]

How do you package and deliver large cakes that don’t fit into a standard cake box?

[@brownadejumoke4012]

I love your technics ❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! 😊🙏

[@dangermouse6687]

So helpful, thank you. I really enjoy your videos.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome, Cathy!

[@melaniejackson9568]

Hello Ms Karolyn I'm sorry I didn't back to you but Amazon has those cake boxes and I am going to look up that other place for you I've been so busy up here in texas but I haven't for got ma'am...

[@unz3596]

Hi dear Thx u so much, it’s very helpful, can you do the same for non dairy whipping cream cakes?

[@alexandraalmeida3268]

Karolyn, so helpful as always. I don't work making cakes, just the decorations... Your tips always help me a lot with icing, and even when my clients ask questions about cakes with buttercream / fondant / icing decoration...

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Alexandra! I'm happy to help! :)

[@shukurumisozi3788]

Karolyns, thank you so much for such wonderful tips. I really like your videos. Just a question, how long can it take for one to be sure that the cake is already at room temperature. I am just thinking of customers coming to pick the cake from the refrigerator, putting it in air conditioned car, but arrive to the hall where there is no air condition. Like, how long is it supposed to be under cool temperature before just left at room temperature without worry of sweating?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I would say it should be out of the fridge and into air conditioning for at least 30-45 minutes before it can sit out without sweating. And I let people know when they are ordering cakes that they can only sit in a hot room for so long before the butter gets soft and the structure of the cake could be compromised. I hope that helps!

[@eileenbradley5699]

Hi Carolyn. I had a buttercreamed cake and added fondant decorations to it with edible glue. I put it in a cooler box to take to daughters place for Christmas and my decorations slipped down the side of the cake. Where did I go wrong, please. The box was quite cool.TAI

[@KarolynsKakes]

Oh no!! Was it hot / humid? (Did condensation form on the cake?) What did you use to make the edible glue? Were the fondant decorations heavy? I most frequently use icing or piping gel to stick decorations to cakes. If the decorations are heavy, I will also anchor them to the cake with toothpicks! Here's a video where I talk about ways I stick decorations to cakes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZfGYZubmrKFo7s

[@KarolynsKakes]

Also, watch this video at 13:20 to see how I anchor heavy decorations to cakes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZCmfWChh5aVrc0

[@Sweetzandmore]

Karolyn, so helpful as always. The cakes in the fridge were beautiful.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks girl! I have a Curlicue addiction lately 🤣🤣

[@323townsend]

Karolyn thank you for your caking education...Where do I find the link for the storage & delivery tips? I'm using my cell phone and was unable to find it. Thanks again?

[@danandalihilton6076]

All your videos are sooooo helpful and you are such an amazing cake decorator. I’ve learned so much from you. I don’t understand how you don’t have a million followers. Thank you so much for sharing, you are making a difference xo

[@KarolynsKakes]

(flips hair) Thhhhhhhank you!! LOL!

[@ruthnodecker7759]

I agree!! You're the best.... you'll have a million followers someday soon!!

[@haimia8608]

Can you show as which refrigerator is best for our cake? thank you

[@LynsCaribbeanKitchen]

You're amazing! I live in the tropics where its always hot but i learn so much from you. Can you tell me what buttercream you'd recommend, i normally uses American buttercream but lately I'm considering Italian meringue buttercream. Can you advise me. Thank you.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Lyn! 💜 I personally have never made meringue buttercreams, I have always worked with American buttercream. It holds up really well in the heat because of the shortening. I believe meringue buttercreams have a lot of butter, so it would lead me to assume that they may not be very heat friendly. I'm sorry I don't have more knowledge on this!

[@cindyboor7876]

Hi Karoyn! I just wanted to say I tried your yellow doctored up cake recipe! It was a hit! Loved it! Thanks so much for all your help in all your videos! I was looking at the guage you posted> Its different than the one you use. I have a thermeter indoor outdoor is that the same thing ? what temp. is in the good range? Thanks so much for all your help!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yay!! I'm so glad it was a hit, it really is so good!! The one I linked is similar because I couldn't find the one I have. It is different than a thermometer. It is a hygrometer and it measures the humidity in the air. A thermometer measures the temperature. I linked that hygrometer because it has the same indicators on it, red showing dry air, green showing the comfort zone and blue showing humidity. The one I linked also shows the temperature. The comfort zone is between 30-60 (humidity, not temperature)

[@karenlukacs2140]

Karolyn I have really been enjoying and learning from your videos. I made a 2 tier cake that has been butter creamed. My question is I still need to put on the fondant and later on in the week the icing sheet decorations. Do you suggest that I freeze the cakes now and cover them with fondant closer to the date I need them or cover them with the fondant today, freeze them, and take them out of the freezer 2 days prior to the party. Today is Saturday night and I need the cake for next Sunday morning. Thanks for your help!

[@KarolynsKakes]

I would freeze them, then cover with fondant after you take them out of the freezer. Place them overnight from the freezer to the fridge, then cover them when they are out of the fridge so the risk of condensation is lower!

[@karenlukacs2140]

Thank you. I am going to have to keep my fingers crossed because I covered the layers with fondant, put the straws in the bottom layer and wrapped each cake 2 times with plastic wrap and once with foil. They are back in the freezer now. On Saturday I will move them to the fridge and later in the day assemble the 2 tiers and add my decorations. From that point on I will leave the cake on the counter. The birthday party is Sunday morning . I hope it survives! Thank you for your response.@@KarolynsKakes

[@amaliagiannakopoulou1163]

Hey Karolyn! Thanks for all your videos! I've been following you for a while now. I might have missed this one but I have a question: how do I prevent my fondant decorations on buttercream from melting? I recently made a buttercream-covered one and some fondant cutouts on it. the next day it was all melted down. Since I prefer buttercream over fondant I d like to know what to do to avoid melting decorations. Thanks a lot in advance! Keep up the good work! Much appreciated :)

[@KarolynsKakes]

Oh no! Do you refrigerate your cakes? Do you have air conditioning in your house? How do you store the cakes?

[@amaliagiannakopoulou1163]

@@KarolynsKakes thanks for getting back to me. I usually refrigerate them, yes. Put them in the box with cling film. But the last time I didn't do it like that. I never thought that buttercream and fondant don t go well together. I put the cake in the fridge and the next day all the decorations were gone. I am making one for Saturday. It is an under-the-sea cake and all the decorations are made of fondant. I d like to frost it with buttercream but would you recommend using fondant instead? Thanks again :)

[@kiwitorque5775]

thanks for the detailed guide. how long would you leave it in an air conditioned room? and then do you eat it or can you bring it to a warmer kitchen at that point? firt time I've seen your videos but your cakes look amazing, will defo check out more videos now

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! I would bring it into a cold room until the chill is gone from the cake. So depending on how hot it is, it could be anywhere between 30-90 minutes. The icing will start to soften and it won't be cold to the touch. At that point, you can take it into a warmer environment, but just be aware that butter melts at a certain temperature. So if you plan on having a cake outside in hot weather, it may be better to cover it in fondant.

[@kiwitorque5775]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you

[@delilahs1099]

I use to have my fridge fail on the coldest and leaving on the middle has helped ALOT

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yeah it really helps with that temperature differential!

[@soobadarnazira9121]

I’m new to ur Chanel ; ur simply generous/ kind & 🎉🥰amazing 🎉👍

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Soobadar! I appreciate you ☺️

[@nitaspastries]

I just bought an insigma fridge / freezer convertible fridge. So is 38 degrees a good temperature for fridge. And have you tried cellophane wraps for the cakes. This is how I also box my cakes with the cellophane wraps. It’s wonders

[@KarolynsKakes]

I think 38 degrees sounds good, I'm not sure the exact temperature of mine! And I use plastic food wrap, but never tried cellophane. I'll have to look into that!

[@rebeccaaubart8797]

@karolynsKakes during fall/winter season when you put your cakes whether covered with buttercream or fondant… do you need to place clear wrap over to prevent drying out?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Nope! The icing protects the cake from drying out. 😊

[@libbyhamishmalone1520]

Hi. Thank you for your amazing tips. Just a quick questions. Would you recommend sticking fondant figures and decorations onto buttercream or whipped cream? Which has the least chance of bleeding or sweating? Thanks in advance

[@KarolynsKakes]

I don't work with whipped cream, but I always stick fondant decorations to buttercream! I don't believe whipped cream is very stable, so I'm not sure how long it would hold up. Sorry I don't have more information on that!

[@nickygifford1647]

I've been trying to find information on dehydrated cream cheese. Is it more safe? I have struck out everywhere, but you really know your stuff!

[@KarolynsKakes]

This is going to sound horrible then because I have no idea about dehydrated cream cheese! I have to look into it to learn about it. Sorry about that!

[@onthatilemantshane2387]

Can one place a cake in the refrigerator for 5-6 days? And would I need to wrap it with plastic wrap?

[@traceykoontz2868]

Ok I get the cooling ideas completely very helpful, and now for my question about the fondant that you have all the decorations crafted from the room temperature fondant, or can you or do you refrigerate tbe crafted designs too or not so they don't sweat against the cold cake🤔?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I only work with room temperature fondant until I put it on the cake. Then it goes in the fridge. If you control the environment, it won’t sweat!

[@giovanniace281]

What is the size of clingwrap and name of the brand together with cutter?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I link all of the items I use in my videos in the description below the video. The 18" plastic wrap roll is linked there!

[@mareeteamedward]

Do you take out of refrigerator and take it straight to the site of delivery ? Will buttercream be ok at a Peter Pipper pizza for a couple of hours after delivering it?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I keep it in the fridge until I deliver it, so yes, I take it out of the fridge and put it in the car. If it's hot outside where you are, the pizzeria should be air conditioned and it needs to be in a cool area in the restaurant.

[@cindyboor7876]

thanks so much Karolyn

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome, I hope it helps!

[@deeduquette7609]

Thank you Karolyn for your videos, very informative. I just started my first sculptured cake with fondant and put it in the freezer unpainted till I could get back to it. I was under guidance but for some reason didn’t get the thawing directions correctly. I’ve finally now have it at room temp and ac is at 71. The cake suffered condensation and some bleeding which I dabbed as best as possible. Question - how long should it take for it to be dry enough for me to start painting it? This has been a learning experience so I know I’ve missed the perfection level but I’m learning and want to complete it as best as possible. I appreciate any guidance you can provide. Thank you very much. Dee

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's the worst when that happens! I have found that it usually takes a few hours for it to be dry enough to paint. Condensation is annoying, the way to avoid it is to gradually bring it to room temp and not shock it by bringing it from the freezer to sit out! Sorry that happened to you! But at least you learn for next time.

[@deeduquette7609]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you very much. Yes, I’m learning. Now to get through the painting on mixed media. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and guidance.

[@AmandaDibblee]

Hi. So after delivering the cake covered in cling film and coming to room temp slowly. When do you remove the film? Like how long after delivery? Should I tell them to store it cold? I've always been able to avoid putting in fridge after decorated. But inhave an order coming in April that I will have to refrigerate buttercream cake and fondant decorations. I know I can do what you explained. But after delivery what do I tell her?

[@KarolynsKakes]

During the delivery, the cake is slowly thawing. If it's hot where you are, I'd just recommend telling her to keep it in a cold air conditioned room. If she refrigerates it again, then when she takes it out of the fridge, it will have to start the thawing process all over again and could get condensation if she doesn't keep it cold!

[@TheFancyCakery]

Such good advice. How many days in advance of your orders do you have your cakes fully decorated? I have to do one on Wednesday but it's not due til Saturday. But I absolutely can't do it Thursday or Friday. Will it still be ok. I will be keeping it in the fridge on the medium setting. Thanks for any advice.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I think it will be okay if you make it on Wednesday for Saturday. I recently made a cake for my boyfriend and he had to work so I kept it fully decorated in the fridge for another week (it was in the fridge for 11 days total) and it was still moist and delicious when we cut it! I wouldn't make it a habit of making it 11 days in advance LOL But I frequently have fully decorated cakes in the fridge for 3-4 days and they are fine.

[@TheFancyCakery]

@@KarolynsKakes oh my goodness! Thanks. I really appreciate the response. And so quick! You are a great resource! Thank you!!

[@idowuigbinoba1501]

Love your videos

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you honey!

[@evettefernandez2749]

Also, I find that the majority of customers do not have an SUV where they can place cake in flat area in rear of car. I therefore use a sturdy moving box the size of drum, so I can place it in front seat and wrap seat belt around it to make sure it's secure and in front of air conditioning.

[@KarolynsKakes]

That’s good so the air is hitting it!

[@WillDisclose-di8nn]

Wouldn’t the cling wrap stick to the decoration it’s touching? And after the customer takes it and puts it in an uncontrolled environment… would the cake get all sweaty and the decorations wilt or melt?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I have found that the plastic wrap sticks to piping gel and marshmallow spider web decorations. I do tell everyone who picks up a cake in the Summer to keep the air on blast and to take it to an air conditioned room. If they slowly bring it to room temperature, there usually isn't an issue with condensation (in my experience). I do have a different way to wrap up a cake if you're concerned about the plastic sticking, here's that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKazn3eFa5d4ldE

[@preethi3344]

When should I take my cake out of refrigerator to thaw for an event ? Does tiered cakes take longer to come to room temperature?

[@KarolynsKakes]

If I have to drive with the cake or someone is picking it up, I keep it in the fridge and then immediately put it in my car to drive to the event. (If it’s hot out, the air conditioning must be on BLAST!) It will start the thawing process on the way to the event. If it’s hot out, they thaw in about 45 minutes. If it’s cold, it could be 90 min or so.

[@preethi3344]

You are awesome, thank you ❤️

[@AerianHartline-n8z]

I use Sweetex due to cottage law in my state. What do you do for outdoor wedding venues in the summer?

[@KarolynsKakes]

For outdoor weddings, you don't want to use any perishable items (no fruit, cream cheese, or anything that will spoil). I also always recommend they stick with a simple design (think semi-naked cake with fresh flowers). You don't want heavy decorations on a cake that will be sitting outside as they will most likely shift as the cake sits out.

[@angelabarnett2516]

thanks the the great advice. When doing a 3 tier wed cake BC finish , I will put in fridge boxed & covered prior ro delivery but once at the venue how do you prevent sweating after you have set it up. thanks !!

[@KarolynsKakes]

I tell them when they order the cake that it has to be in a cool room. Most of the venues around here are air conditioned. I've had people pick up cakes where the parties were outside. So I told them to keep it inside in air conditioning until it comes to room temp and bring it outside close to when they are going to cut it.

[@angelabarnett2516]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much for taking the time to reply and for the advice.

[@anngibb6562]

Thankyou so much, it all makes sense now

[@KarolynsKakes]

Just control the environment the best you can!

[@doloresjonusas866]

Hi, Karolyn, another great video! I have a question - I live in South Florida where we have hot and hotter weather all year round and the humidity is always through the roof, so I was wondering if the plastic wrap you place around the cakes would stick to the buttercream once the cake begins to soften... it doesn't take long for buttercream to soften in our weather. What are your thoughts/suggestions. Many thanks.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I wrap my cakes this way if I don't want the plastic to stick to them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKazn3eFa5d4ldE

[@herisbaking]

Thankyou for sharing ❤❤❤❤

[@CreativeCakeLady]

I'm still having issues with cake sweat even with A/C and my humidity is in the "comfort zone". It seems like for me that 50% humidity or lower is fine, no condensation, but 55%+ is not ok. Without buying a giant dehumidifier (small countertop ones aren't enough) it seems like I'm at the mercy of the weather. Also how does the plastic wrap not damage your cakes as they reach room temp? Wouldn't the car humidity sometimes be higher than ideal?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Do you have central air? In my old house, I had an a/c unit in the window because I needed my kitchen to be cooler. I also keep my car FREEZING on cake deliveries to help gradually bring the cake to room temp. Here's a video on that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ65o5ttj7OkiNk Also, I use American Buttercream, it's a crusting buttercream, so the plastic wrap doesn't stick to it. I also recommend to my customers that they cut the plastic with scissors rather than try to peel it off!

[@narobreeze5]

Howdy from Texas Karolyn! Great advice all around! Moist is acceptable. Lol! I definitely need to get one of those humidity gauges. The humidity down here is the devil Lol! Have you ever had issues with wrinkles on your buttercream cakes after refrigeration? We use a store bought buttercream and recently starting having this problem. Its so frustrating. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Howdy! Do you mean the cracks that form in the icing? I have had that issue and actually made a video about it, here ya go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXbKqIlmZpxgnNU

[@narobreeze5]

I actually did see your video on cracks a while back because we were using a different buttercream and we had a lot of cracks so we switched up. The one we currently use now was working well and now we’re getting these wrinkles on the buttercream it’s very annoying lol

[@lizziebeaaar1157]

Hello, so i can use a regular fridge to use as a cake fridge? I sold my commercial fridge because it would dry my cakes out & had alot of condensation problems😭

[@KarolynsKakes]

My cake fridges are regular (non-commercial ) fridges! I got them at a used appliance store and they have been wonderful.

[@annawilliams2787]

thanks for the video! No matter what i do the edible image always bubble up ! do you have any advice for that problem ?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I would recommend adhering the image to a piece of fondant to prevent it from wrinkling. Here is a video that explains it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6DWpZmLdremoMk

[@tamikaallison2492]

Thank you 🙏🏽, really helpful .

[@KarolynsKakes]

You’re welcome Tamika!

[@yummycakes4422]

Thank you for sharing Are these cake Doctors cake mix box recipe ? Waiting for your reply

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes they are all doctored mix cakes!

[@yummycakes4422]

@@KarolynsKakes wow 😊 Very nice

[@nnekaeuchariaogbonnah1473]

Thanks a lot

[@leonankosi2130]

You are everything and more thank you so much

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awwww you're so sweet, you're welcome my dear! 💜🙏

[@CP-zv5hw]

Hi I just came across your video, loved the way you explain, so practical, I need to do a two tier wed cake. Need your advice. 1. Do you crumb coat the (plum) cake immediately after taking it out of the fridge ( I will be freezing in the freezer and night before keeping in fridge to thaw gradually, so..) or do you keep it out at room temperature before butter cream crumb coat. 2. After crumb coat of BC do you keep in fridge back for 60 mins to firm or leave it out to firm at room temperature, this is before putting the fondant 3. If in fridge, do you put fondant immediately after its out or again wait for sometime before putting fondant. 4. After putting fondant do you wrap and put in fridge or can you keep it out the whole time till delivery. 5. If it's out at room temperature can I make the fondant covering one day prior . Is it possible to not put in the fridge at all after crumb coat and then fondant. I am so tensed, so worried about condensation etc, climate is dry not so humid now but not cold either. Sorry asked so many questions but could you please help with above. Thanks

[@KarolynsKakes]

1. I completely thaw my wrapped frozen cake layers (still wrapped) on the countertop at room temp. I don't put them in the fridge. I explain in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWHdpX9pjrJ8hdU

[@KarolynsKakes]

2. After I crumb coat, it goes back in the fridge until the icing is solid (a few hours) and then I will cover with fondant when it is cold. 3. I only cover cakes with fondant after I immediately take them out of the fridge so the icing is solid and I won't mess them up. I explain in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4rEf4uKebSeoJY

[@KarolynsKakes]

4. After covering in fondant, I don't wrap it up, I place back in the fridge and only wrap it up after I take pictures, before it's to be picked up. 5. You don't have to refrigerate your cakes. I'm sure a lot of people cover room temperature cakes with fondant with success. I just never do because I don't know how to cover cakes when they are soft and prone to damage.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Info on refrigerating cakes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHOummCFbNtsbtk

[@CP-zv5hw]

@@KarolynsKakes thanks a ton karolyn for your quick response. Appreciate it

[@JenniferRodz]

You are amazing, thank you so much🤍🤍🤍🙌🏼

[@KarolynsKakes]

You’re welcome 😊

[@siboniwedube3798]

Hie for how long should a fondent cake be kept in the fridge,if the client collect the cake should the cake be kept in the fridge

[@KarolynsKakes]

I've kept fondant cakes in the fridge up to 4 days with no issues. I keep them refrigerated until they are picked up. Cakes travel best when they are cold!

[@MerceydysRasco]

So do you by box your cakes and put them in the fridge or freezer ? Or do you box the day of pick up? my cake is boxed up but won’t fit in my fridge 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@KarolynsKakes]

If I have room, I will box / wrap them up and put them in the fridge. If they won't fit in the fridge with the boxes, I tell the customer to text me 10 min before they arrive and I box / wrap it up right before they arrive. I don't put my cakes in the freezer after they are iced and decorated, just the fridge.

[@susanf2399]

Fantastic advice, thank you for sharing! I live in Australia so I always have issues with humidity & sweaty cakes 🥵 I will be using all your tips when our summer is here in December!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad it was helpful, let me know how it goes!

[@alaundriamojica8788]

How long do you take out the cake from the fridge upon a customer picking up?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I give it to them right out of the fridge so the cake is cold, the icing is hard, and it won't get damaged during transport!

[@nadi7071]

How many days earlier do you make fondant decorations for buttercream cakes?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I usually make them up to 4 days in advance.

[@nadi7071]

@@KarolynsKakes Thank you for your reply ❤️ just wandering don’t they go soft or sweaty?

[@mayayoungpounds1117]

Hi Karolyn-I’ve read several places that fondant shouldn’t be refrigerated. Is that not true? So it’s ok to put fondant decorations on a buttercream cake and refrigerate for a couple of days?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I have always refrigerated my fondant cakes. I don't know why they say you can't! I put fondant decor on buttercream cakes and store them in the fridge for a few days. It's all about controlling the environment the cake is in so it doesn't sweat, which I go over in this video!

[@preethi3344]

Hi, can you please let me know what refrigerator you use?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hi Preethi! The fridges I use are actually ones I found at a scratch and dent appliance store. Nothing special. One is from Sears (old store that's no longer around) and the other is Whirlpool brand. These are older refrigerators, but in great working condition! You can find great older appliances at places like that. And I prefer to have the refrigerators that have the freezer on top and the fridge on the bottom. I have more room for cakes that way!

[@rainnarichards4290]

I have a wave cake im concerned about putting in the fridge do you have any suggestion?

[@KarolynsKakes]

If you refrigerate your cakes, you MUST keep the environment you're bringing the cake in to COLD. (Meaning your house and the car). In the warm months, I keep my house freezing, I need a sweatshirt! If you take a cake out of the fridge and bring it into a warm room or car, you'll have condensation issues!

[@rainnarichards4290]

@@KarolynsKakes Thank-you

[@sahibabeganovic8318]

You are the star ⭐️👌🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@mapulahaidymashaba217]

After wrapping the butter cream cake with plastic and deliver it is comes to room temperature ,when is at room temperature ,the plastic doesn't stick on the cake and destroy the decorations?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I've never had that issue. The only time I've had a problem with the plastic sticking is if I have marshmallow spider webs or piping gel decorations on there. But it hasn't stuck to the buttercream.

[@luzflores8157]

I want to put my sugar leaf on swiss merengue buttercream but my client will use the cake until the next day. Can I put it directly on the cake with an edible glue and without a moisture problem?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I’m not sure because I don’t use meringue buttercream. However, if you control the environment the cake is in so you don’t get condensation forming, I believe it should be okay.

[@ivevic2010]

Hi Carolyns! One question, I will take my wrapped cake tomorrow morning to my restaurant, but we don’t have air conditioning and is warm in this moment (around 30C), do I have to let it cool down wrapped? Thanks!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Sorry I just saw this! I would recommend to keep it wrapped, is that what you did?

[@VictoriaTakesonSweets]

Do the fondant decorations get soft and sticky after being in the fridge? Or does adding tylose powder help them stay hard?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Tylose helps them stay hard! However, you MUST control the environment that you bring the cake in to. My house and car are COLD (I'm always wearing sweatshirts in the Summer) so condensation doesn't form. If condensation forms, the moisture from that could soften the fondant. If you don't have access to air conditioning, I don't recommend that you refrigerate your cakes!

[@caridada.c.3666]

Que lástima que no pueda ver subtitulo en español. Pero gracias por su explicación 🇨🇺🇪🇸👍