My sister's wedding cake in Chicago was a total disaster because of the humidity

I made a three-tiered buttercream cake for her outdoor July reception, and the frosting started melting and sliding off before they even cut it. I had to prop it up with skewers and hide the mess with extra flowers. What's the best way to stabilize frosting for a hot, humid day?

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jackson.wesley8d ago

Propping it up with skewers is a classic move, I've been there. Did you chill the cake right up until it went outside? Sometimes that extra cold start can buy you a crucial hour before the heat really hits it.

the_eric8d ago

Chilled it so much the frosting had goosebumps lol