Frequently Asked Questions – Cake Decorating DVDs
We've compiled a list of frequent questions, tips and hints to ensure you are successful using our DVDs. If we haven't answered your question below, feel free to contact us
If you have to fondant it right from the freezer then you want to freeze it until the buttercream is hard - about 15 minutes. If you leave it in much longer the cake will become too cold and when you take it out it will condensate and make your fondant very sticky.
In regards to the second question about how long the cakes should sit out before fondanting or wetting the sides - generally you can fondant the cake right away. If you take let the cake sit out for a couple of minutes, it will naturally condensate and you won't have to wet the sides. If it is very cold or dry out, you may have to dampen the sides.
What is probably happening is that since it is being left out over night- the cake is coming to room temperature and possibly releasing air bubbles, causing the fondant to bubble. There is really nothing you can do at that point, other than popping the bubbles. You may want to try reducing some of the air in the buttercream by using a spatula and mixing it by hand. You may also want to do an experiment and try the same process with a smaller cake that would fit into your refrigerator.
Hope this helps!!!
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