Warning: a wedding cake order in Portland almost went sideways because of the humidity

I was finishing the sugar flowers on a four-tier cake last Friday when the air got so thick the fondant started to sweat. Had to scramble and move everything into the walk-in for an hour to firm up. Anyone else have a go-to fix for high humidity decorating?

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hugo_nelson23d ago

Ever notice how humidity just ruins everything it touches? It's not just cakes, my hair goes flat, my basement smells weird, and now I find out it attacks fancy frosting too. Feels like the whole world is just one damp day away from falling apart. That walk-in cooler move is smart, but it's crazy we have to fight the air itself to do basic stuff. Makes you wonder who decided to build a city on a swamp.

the_emery23d ago

Portland humidity is basically fondant's worst enemy. I keep a small dehumidifier running in my kitchen on bad days, right next to my work table. It doesn't fix everything, but it buys you some time before the cake starts crying. The walk-in cooler trick is a solid last resort, you just have to watch for condensation when you pull it back out. Honestly, some summer weeks I just avoid fondant altogether and switch to buttercream.

benk264d ago

Wait do you find buttercream holds up BETTER in the humidity or is it just less stressful to work with?