Preparing Your Cake For Delivery | Keeping Your Cake Cool In The Summer

[@neelykhyltash7051]

Thank you for this video. I made a large sheet cake for my friend’s birthday. I never made a cake that big & never delivered a cake before yesterday. We also get really hot in CA & she lives 2 hours away in the desert where its even hotter so I was definitely nervous. I followed your suggestion with the car A/C(I had to wear a sweatshirt lol) & the mats under the box…genius idea. I had to hit my brake a little harder than expected when I was cut off & the cake didn’t move! I successfully made the delivery so thank you & keep making these great videos

[@KarolynsKakes]

This is wonderful! So glad it made it there in one piece! 🙌

[@sharonmaher6208]

You truly are an amazing cake artist, I love your energy and dedication that you put into everything and explaining all your knowledge, thank you for all your advise from your big fan in Ireland 🇮🇪, ..

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Sharon!!🥰🥰

[@leeanngoode846]

Thank you so much for all your helpful tips! I love watching all your videos - I watch them over and over 💜

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you love!! 😊😊

[@cakefridge]

We like your solution as it has a lot of space, however we think our one is better, a actual Cake Fridge you can put in the car!

[@evettefernandez2749]

I live in an extremely hot & humid climate. The method you use can't be used in this heat. I transport cakes by putting them inside a tall, sturdy moving box that is the same size as the drum. I cut off top flaps so box stays open and cut down to of the sides to facilitate sliding cake into box. I roll up a large towel and put it in back lower area of front passenger seat, to level off area where cake will sit. I put box on seat and wrap seat belt around sturdy box. The cake box is now secure and sitting close enough to air conditioning so fondant or buttercream will not be affected by temp difference. Also, I tend to use sharpened wooden dowels going through cake and puncturing drum, to ensure cake tiers don't shift or move during transport. 😀

[@KarolynsKakes]

This is wonderful information and will be very useful for others in your situation. So thank you for sharing this!

[@lindani_m]

Again with super tips 👌🙌.

[@AsiaCoffee]

I enjoyed this video; really great tips for transporting cakes and they hold true whether the cake is buttercream or fondant! To avoid condensation, I make sure the cake is set in a cool refrigerator, not a cold refrigerator. I’m looking forward to your next video!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes! The fridge temp definitely makes a difference, I try to keep mine not too cold as well. Thanks for adding that tip!

[@pelogadi76]

I love these videos, very informative.. Thank you so much for sharing 🥰

[@cindyboor7876]

My cake made in one piece ! Can't say my husband was a slow careful driver but I don't like driving in the city so no choice! lol I would have love to send a pic to you but I'm not sure on how to do that.But thanks again for all your help!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayyy! You can always email it to me at [e-mail] 😊

[@MrsBvegarae]

I am always so scared when I have to deliver a cake, I usually have my husband or my son hold it for me. I’m gonna have to try your method...thanks for sharing! Always live your videos!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! That non skid pad really helps!

[@andreabraxton9377]

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[@cherylcarroll7916]

@@andreabraxton9377 I always have used the rubber mats in my car.

[@ruthnodecker7759]

Is the plastic wrap touching the cake in anyway?? As long as the cake stays cold the plastic wrap won't mess up the icing?? Once you give the cake to someone have you ever heard that the cake icing was messed up from the plastic because it's hard to ensure they handle it right once we pass it over. I'm basing these questions on how it looks from here. This wrapping process seems really economical and I would love to try it. Thank you again for all your videos.... watching your videos is my relaxation time.... it's meditative to me🧘🥰

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hey girl, I use a crusting buttercream, so I never had issues with it sticking to the icing. The only times I've had issues is when I use marshmallows for spider webs or piping gel lettering. The plastic wrap will stick to them and pull it off the cake. (So annoying!!) Here's another way to wrap when you don't want it touching the cake. It doesn't work if it is too tall though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKazn3eFa5d4ldE

[@ruthnodecker7759]

@@KarolynsKakes thank yo so much for the link!! I am currently using your icing recipe so I should be good to go. Looking forward to your next youtube video this week. You are the BEST!!

[@necholecarter9574]

Thank you for sharing! I would like to get your opinion. What are the disadvantages of having a client pick up their cakes instead of delivering them?

[@naleniamarnath292]

Thank you for this video!🙏🏽🥰

[@debtink5756]

Thanks so much Karolyn

[@Msj2thej]

I really enjoyed the tips for transporting a tier cake. Any tips for a swiss meringue tier cake to be covered?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hey! Here is another video I did on how to wrap cakes, I do it this way if the cake I am wrapping is more fragile or the plastic can't touch it at all. I hope this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKazn3eFa5d4ldE

[@cindyboor7876]

I don't have a separate fridge for the cake so its set at 37 degrees . I know my car wont be that cold and I have no ideal about the place? It's for family cause I'm just a home bake and a stressed out one at that! Thanks

[@inakalimba9428]

Hi, storage, and transport methods for my DIY white velvet cake with buttercream icing CAN NOT skip your advice. Well, I did and Yikes ,all it's icing belted resulting in a sweet pool from the bumps and heat of the car. FYI, I used 1:1 ratio of veg. oil : butter. We ate it anyway. 🤭 For better results , I thank you for Your advise . Did I miss your vlog on how to lightly freeze a buttercream cake? Or should I leave cake uncovered in the frig. to get a desired crusted surface ?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Oh no! At least you could still eat it though! 😂 I really don't freeze cakes once they are iced. To get the crust, I just wait about 5-10 minutes and it naturally forms on the icing. (You have to use a crusting icing like American Buttercream. If you use a meringue buttercream, those don't crust.)

[@inakalimba9428]

@@KarolynsKakes thanks for your response.

[@margrietbarsati1939]

Very useful tips , tnx

[@jessl2480]

I had the "condensation" problem when we had a regular air conditioner (evaporative cooler) until we switched to refrigerated air and never had that problem again fyi for anyone who has this problem when decorating at home

[@kimpedersen9159]

Is the cake pictured covered in fondant? If so, what's your chilling process there(to prevent sweating)?

[@KarolynsKakes]

The top tier is iced in buttercream. The bottom tier is decorated with fondant stripes. I refrigerate all of my cakes. I keep my house and car very cold so when I take it out of the fridge, it can gradually come to room temp. So just making sure it's in a cool room really does help prevent it from sweating too much. I hope that helps!

[@olgagordon3003]

I love your videos! Really helpful!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Olga☺️☺️

[@carolhirst6617]

Some good advice x

[@SweetDesirecakeshopp]

I have lost customer for not doing delivery because I’m so scared to drive with a cake but your video help a lot on how I can do it. How much extra do you charge for delivery?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I generally charge a flat rate of $25 (American dollars), plus $2.25 per mile (one way), plus any tolls. So if it's 30 miles one way with a $5 toll, it will be $25 + $67.50 (which is 30 miles times 2.25) + $5 = $97.50. You can adjust that per mileage rate to your liking.

[@SweetDesirecakeshopp]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you I appreciate it because I really did know how much

[@leonankosi2130]

Thank you for this , much love all the way from SA . need advice new baker here and need to deliver a unicorn cake that has chocolate balls , any delivery tips ? I’m panicking thanks 😅

[@KarolynsKakes]

How far is the delivery? If it's warm out, I would definitely keep the air on blast. If the delivery is far, I would possibly add the chocolate balls to the cake once I got to the venue. Sometimes peace of mind is worth it!

[@leonankosi2130]

It’s an Hour away , thank you for the reply means a lot 🙌🏼🙏🏾

[@CarolMarieHarris]

Hi Karolyn! Where do you purchase your extra long dowels to go through 3+ tiers?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I get them at Lowes / Home Depot! I like the 5/16" circumference dowels. I get the 48" long ones that are made of Poplar (much easier to cut) And I always rinse them before I use them in my cakes!

[@nokhanyomashiyana2157]

Hello from South Africa. That was very helpful thank you. I am a self taught baker and I have my first wedding cake due in September. The will travel over 2 hours on the road and I will not be delivering it. The groom will pick it up. What is your advice for me. I am super nervous.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yikes! That is a long drive! How hot is it there that time of year?

[@jax2751]

Great video! Any tips on boxing/covering a gold painted cake?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! Here's a video I made on wrapping cakes a different way. This way, the plastic won't touch the cake so it won't ruin it. I hope this helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKazn3eFa5d4ldE

[@thandosibanda1642]

Thank you so much this is so helpful😚

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome, Thando!

[@PabloandRizo]

Thank you for this! I have to deliver a 3 tier cake 2 hrs away. I am trying to figure out if I could carry the whole cake stacked or take it in 3 parts. This is difficult!

[@KarolynsKakes]

2 hours is a long ride. But if there are enough supports and you keep the car freezing, it should be ok. The non skid pad under the box really helps!

[@Topia416]

Omg 😂😂 I wear the same bandana to bake, this is my major fear do you freeze? it do you supportive cake? So many question. 🤗😅

[@KarolynsKakes]

I love that headband! LOL! I never freeze decorated cakes. I keep them refrigerated and then deliver them right out of the fridge so the icing is solid while I'm driving with it. There are supports in the cake preventing it from collapsing onto itself. Here's how I stack cakes with supports: kzbin.info/www/bejne/an3YhZWkfs13o9U

[@SweetShaniece]

Thanks 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome!

[@natashatufail3923]

Thank You for the video! Watching all of your videos is one by one. Just wondering why do you use those boxes ( for shorter cakes) instead of taller boxes? Is this box sturdy enough? ( or you love it’s cover so much :))) I like the idea of using it everywhere

[@KarolynsKakes]

I guess I’ve always done it this way so that’s just how I continue to do it because it works for me! I feel like they are sturdy enough to help carry the cake. But they aren’t as stable as thicker cardboard boxes. I’ve never used taller boxes. Is that what you do?

[@brendamitton623]

Do you have any tips on sugar flowers..add before or after you get to venue..I need to bring one this Saturday for family..first wedding cake..4 tiers..my nerves..i dont want the flowers falling off..they are gumpaste and fondant but i dont like using wires..gonna attach with Royal icing

[@KarolynsKakes]

How long do you have to travel with it? I would most likely put them on when I got there. That eliminates the possibility of them falling off and ruining the cake during transport. Just bring the icing in a bag.

[@nellyssweettreats3113]

Hi great videos. Which shortening do you use in your buttercream.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Nelly! I use high ratio shortening, the brand I use is called Sweetex. But there are other brands out there.

[@cindyboor7876]

thanks so much

[@tanisfarr6319]

Thanks so much for this video! I'm making my first teired wedding cake and you had some amazing pointers. This may sound silly but I'm so worried that the top tier is gunna fly off the bottom tier, but when covering the seams with icing, is that what's holding it together?

[@KarolynsKakes]

You have to stack it correctly and it won't fly off! Here's a video showing you how, I hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKinZIWneMamrsk

[@rutgenesis]

thank you for the video! how would you place the plastic wrap on cakes that dont have toppers?

[@KarolynsKakes]

The same way that I did in this video!

[@rutgenesis]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you!!

[@HimaniYuvaan]

Hi.. I made a fondant cake with chocolate ganache layers. It was hot sunny weather , so while traveling to the delivery location , the fondant melted, cracked and tore from the middle and my props dropped down. Basically , the cake was damaged. Please let me know if buttercream frosting works better in sunny weather or any other tips you have to stop the fondant layer from melting and breaking. Thank you

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hi! When it is hot out, you have to remember that chocolate and butter get soft pretty quickly. So you want to ice a cake in an icing that will hold its shape. I make an American Buttercream that has shortening in it. Shortening melts at a higher temperature so it holds up longer in the heat. I wouldn't ice a cake in an all butter icing or a cream cheese icing, especially in the warm months. What kind of fondant did you use?

[@HimaniYuvaan]

Hi.. thank you for your reply. I used Vizyon fondant. Please let me know the best option to make a fondant covered cake for sunny weather like what icing I should use inside the cake layers and which once outside. Thank you !

[@KarolynsKakes]

@@HimaniYuvaan I ice my cakes with American Buttercream, which has shortening in it to help stabilize it. And I cover my cakes with marshmallow fondant. So those are what I can recommend since that's what I've used and had success with. Here are the videos I made with the recipes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHXagJyMgt5-idE kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6mbhalsfdtpi9U

[@jsecakes]

Hey Karolyn I was trying to order the skid pad but your link has the # for the cling wrap. Both numbers are the same. 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Oops! I just fixed that, thanks for letting me know! The correct link is there now. 😊

[@odeliahuman2400]

Hi I recently made a cake but after taking it out of fridge, there was a lot of condensation like the ran a marathon 🤭 I had to constantly dab it with a kitchen towel. Even the cake board was in a pool of water. Please help!🙏 Your fan from South Africa 💖

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hi Odelia! You need to have air conditioning in your house if it is hot outside and you refrigerate your cakes. It's all about controlling the environment the cake is in. If you don't have A/C, I am not sure what to recommend because I have always had access to that. Here's a video where I explain! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHOummCFbNtsbtk

[@donna6719dh]

What tips do you have for a cake delivery in October. Should I go from fridge to car? How long does cake take to get to room temperature..wedding cake.. naked 8 and 6 inch tier

[@KarolynsKakes]

I LOVE deliveries from October - May! (Assuming you live in a cooler environment in those months.) When it's not hot and humid, I will take the cake out of the fridge and put it right into the car. If it's cool out (60 degrees F or less) I don't need the air conditioning. I usually tell people to let their cake come to room temperature for at least 2 hours. But with a naked cake, you'd probably only need an hour or so.

[@keke9830]

Thank you so much for this video! I have recently made two, two tier cakes and both times the top of the cake slid and the second time the cake slid off some from the bottom too some! I didn’t refrigerate it which I think was my first problem icing wasn’t cold enough. Second I put in a large Walmart box, had it on my seat and didn’t use nonslip mats so I see that was another issue! What other reasons would the top fall off

[@KarolynsKakes]

Ugh, I've been there! You must properly support and dowel the cake to prevent it from sliding around. Here's a video on how to do that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/an3YhZWkfs13o9U

[@keke9830]

Aw! Thank u for responding

[@houalee6945]

Hello, what buttercream recipe do you use during the warmer season? Thank you.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I use my American Buttercream year round. The shortening in the recipe helps it to hold together. If you want, you can reduce the butter by 1/4 cup and increase the shortening by 1/4 cup. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6mbhalsfdtpi9U

[@twistedsprinklescakes3750]

Sorry if this was asked but where do get that cutter/ saran wrap?

[@KarolynsKakes]

You can get them at wholesale stores or restaurant supply stores. Just make sure they have a slider cutter!

[@twistedsprinklescakes3750]

@@KarolynsKakes thank u. Ill look at Costco. Xo yay

[@delfina8477]

Hello, I just bought a cake sign on Amazon. I hope this help

[@KarolynsKakes]

I think they do. At least it lets people know why you're driving so slow!

[@cindyboor7876]

Hi Karolyn! I have to deliver a 2 teir cake on Saturday. I bought a cardboard cake carrier so I can put it in the fridge and all. It will have fondant decorations on it and I'm afraid it will get sticky. What do you suggest to do wrap the entire box with plastic wrap { there is no windows in it} while its in the fridge and traveling>? My husband isnt a real slow driver so Im worried the whole time. I will have a center dowel and support rods{wilton purple } and both are filled with either pb filling or raspberry? Do you have any suggestions on storing transporting and what to do at the venue which is a vfw? Please help Thank you

[@KarolynsKakes]

You have to gradually bring it to room temperature to reduce the chances of condensation. And the car has to have the air conditioning on blast. It may not be cold when you first get in there (make sure you start the car a few minutes early with the air on to give it time to cool down), but it will get colder as you're driving. You must drive with care when you have a cake in there or it could get messed up. And does the VFW have air conditioning? I would call them to make sure.

[@alliejamaicia4332]

I live in Jamaica so its hot i have work on cake 1-5am in the early morning i do not have AC. My refrigerator broke so i only have my Deep freezer i Turn it off and keep my cake in a carton box in the freeze while working on it and deliver in the carton box too. As the deep freeze cool down so does my cake and in some case i delivery cake with soda bottle ice in box so it slowly cool down.i. only at fondant details when its about to be picked up or delivery. I can only do 2 cakes per order its a challenge but 90% of the time my cakes does not sweat

[@KarolynsKakes]

I love this!! So there's always a way to make it work, even without AC or a refrigerator! Bringing the cake to room temperature gradually is really the key!

[@alliejamaicia4332]

@@KarolynsKakes yes but i can not start off the process with a cold cake. I have to bring my cake to room temp and frosting too(which is a must), then i start the carton box process.. I use to have sweating cake but i gradually learn to work with the heat..Some people put the carton box also in a black garbage bag which i have never tried.so you can share on your channel and test the process for yourself too

[@Ad-wr8bt]

Thanks, can i use whipping cream in between the layers of my cake and freeze it? Is it gonna be ok when it comes to room temperature?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I e never used whipping cream in my cakes so I’m not sure about that. Just from my general knowledge, I don’t believe it holds up really well. So look into it before you try it!

[@miguelsoriano9933]

Is it okay not to put any ice pack or dry ice on the box of the cake on winter? When transporting the cake for about 1hour? Usually the outside temperature is 12degrees

[@KarolynsKakes]

I'm assuming you mean 12 degrees Celsius? So that would be around 54 degrees Fahrenheit. I have no problem transporting cakes at that temperature without the air conditioning on.

[@miguelsoriano9933]

Karolyns Kakes yes thank you so much for replying it means a lot :) thank you again 😁

[@fancyfingers101]

Hey Caroline so I have a question about your cake delivery. I know you take the cakes out of the fridge and I know that the butter is hard but do you feel that the saran wrap touching the cake is going to put marks in the icing?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I never had an issue with it messing up the icing. I have another video on how I wrap my cakes so the plastic won’t touch it at all. You can do this if you’re worried about that! You can search How I Wrap My Kakes | Karolyn's Kakes

[@juqettalawson4354]

Love your videos new subscriber here!!!😊😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yay!! Thank you!! :)

[@aprilhughes4891]

HI.. If the cake is completely covered in fondant, is there any issues with it in the hot humid summer? If so, how can you avoid it.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I’m actually working on a video on this now! There are things to consider and I’m trying to get that all together.

[@muneebamubeen6082]

How far I can do travel with cake... need to do for 2 hrs journey in car in August time is it possible??

[@KarolynsKakes]

It is possible. However, I would recommend that the cake is prepared to ensure a successful delivery. I would recommend that it is covered in fondant as buttercream cakes can form hairline cracks when they are in the car for too long. And the fondant helps protect it from getting damaged. Also, I would make sure the air conditioning is on blast! And let the customer know that it is a little risky to drive with a cake for that long. Good luck with it!

[@muneebamubeen6082]

@@KarolynsKakes yes thats what I'm feeling scared...but I'm thinking to use ganache it's more firm then buttercream ,it's more durable for long hrs hehe Thanks a million for your ur reply U r a star 🌟

[@sandrahaws3149]

Will the fondant sweat

[@KarolynsKakes]

In extreme heat, it can. But as long as you keep it cold in the car and house / venue, then it doesn't sweat too bad.

[@delfina8477]

I love your videos. This is a such a informative video. Please, once you find the sign let us know. Thank you.

[@cherylcarroll7916]

I have my magnetic signs made at our local UPS store.

[@sherellwright69]

Is it OK to re refrigerate a cake you deliver?

[@KarolynsKakes]

It depends on the fridge. I had a venue refrigerate a cake after I dropped it off in the refrigerator was too humid and it ruined the cake. So you have to be careful with that!

[@505giraffe]

where do you buy your boxes?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I get mine at a local store called The Restaurant Store.

[@jen-6751]

I leave in tropical country and even fondant melts here😂

[@KarolynsKakes]

Ugh! I hate the cold, but I have learned to appreciate the cold months because the cakes love it!

[@anjalijoseph7164]

How do u keep decorated cakes in fridge and prevents condensation??I live in India..so this is a huge problem for me

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's all about SLOWLY bringing it to room temperature. Here's a video I made on that topic! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHa4ZKuAZ5aEl6M

[@joysbaking]

Me too girl My husband said I turn into a witch when we deliver a hard cake ! people just drive insane and have no courtesy for others!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes!! 😂😂 Anything we gotta do to get it there safely!

[@Texaschic79915]

I’m petrified I don’t have the same vehicle so I usually have them pick up. I don’t deliver

[@KarolynsKakes]

That's okay, not everyone offers delivery!

[@juanitab530]

😫😆 not buttcheeks clinched. This was me delivering my husbands cake to a venue that was an hour away. Most stressful ride in my life.