Soggy look!

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Permalink Reply by Deah on April 8, 2011 at 10:47am

The moisture doesn't have anything to do with your buttercream.  What you have is condensation on the cake as it returns to room temp.  The amount will vary depending on your humidity level.  Easy fix is not to refrigerate it unless you have perishable fillings.  If you must refrigerate it, you will need to let it sit and let the moisture evaporate before serving - don't touch it while it's sweating.

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Permalink Reply by Eileen S on April 8, 2011 at 10:51am

It may also be the type of fondant you are using.  I've never had trouble with the Marshmallow fondant sweating.  It will get softer in the refrigerator, but doesn't generally "melt" once brought out of the fridge.  Fondarific and Duff's fondant do, however, sweat a little after they've been refrigerated, but will dry out and look fine if left untouched.

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Permalink Reply by Martha Chirinos Teruel on April 8, 2011 at 12:29pm

Oh ok! I thought that was happening because of my buttercream! I've never tried the marshmallow fondant but I'm definitely making it for my next cake. Thank you so much, it was very helpful your answer!...Take care! ;D 

Deah said:

The moisture doesn't have anything to do with your buttercream.  What you have is condensation on the cake as it returns to room temp.  The amount will vary depending on your humidity level.  Easy fix is not to refrigerate it unless you have perishable fillings.  If you must refrigerate it, you will need to let it sit and let the moisture evaporate before serving - don't touch it while it's sweating.

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Permalink Reply by Martha Chirinos Teruel on April 8, 2011 at 12:35pm

Thanks Eileen, I'm trying the marshmallow fondant next time! I use Satin Ice and started to use Fondarific and they sweat the same :( Although Fondarific keeps the shape better! Do you use butter or shortening for your buttercream? 

Eileen S said:

It may also be the type of fondant you are using.  I've never had trouble with the Marshmallow fondant sweating.  It will get softer in the refrigerator, but doesn't generally "melt" once brought out of the fridge.  Fondarific and Duff's fondant do, however, sweat a little after they've been refrigerated, but will dry out and look fine if left untouched.

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Permalink Reply by Eileen S on April 8, 2011 at 2:32pm

I use half and half shortening and butter.

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Permalink Reply by jeri c on April 9, 2011 at 9:10pm

I never put my cakes in the fridge.... but I don't use perishable fililngs.   We have a spare bedroom that is where I keep all my cake stuff... it stays cold all the time and I put my cakes in there and they stay cool enough without the fondant being compromised. 

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