KrissiK Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 OK, I have a quick question here. I just decorated my daughter's birthday cake for the party which will be tomorrow. Will it be ok just standing out over night? Do I need to cover it? I don't have one of those glass cake coverer things. How would I do plastic wrap with out messing it up? Do I need to refrigerate it? Help! This is my first attempt at really decorating a cake besides just frosting it and throwing a few sprinkles on top. I'm starting to panic now. Here's a picture.The colors are awful. I wanted vibrant and got quite dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 You can leave it out all night unless there is a filling inside that would need refrigeration. The frosting will harden a little on the outside but not enough to notice. I think it's cute btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindyD Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 What a cute cake! You did a great job! It will be fine to leave out. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I think the cake is very cute. And yes you can leave it out overnight if the filling doesn't need to be refrigerated. What I have done for some cakes is place a very very large stainless steel bowl over them. I don't know if one would fit over your cake however. I think mine was a round two layer 9". It's been a long time. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'd let the frosting harden some and then put a clean dish towel over it and put it in the fridge. It would be find left out overnight though. Cute cake!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Thanks for the advice.And the compliments. I'm not a real cake decorator/party throwing type of person and tomorrow is the Butterfly Birthday party. I'm a little stressed, but I think it'll be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Great job on the cake :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 It's adorable! Licorice would make cute antennae! I agree it would be fine sitting out overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Lovely cake! I agree that it will be fine. If you wanted to put in a few toothpicks then drape some plastic wrap over them (to keep it from sticking to the frosting) you could, but I think it will be ok left alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Also I would put it somewhere in the house where it ABSOLUTELY will not get a Nerf dart, foot, book, or whatever landing in it. :001_smile: My mom stores food inside her car in the garage (during Christmas when it's cold outside). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 That is very cute! As long as the cake or icing does not contain I gradients that need to be refridgerated, then you can leave it out. I would put it in the oven for safe keeping with a note on the knob not to turn it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'm sorry you weren't pleased with how it turned out. I think it looks beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'm sorry you weren't pleased with how it turned out. I think it looks beautiful! Thanks! I just wanted more vibrant colors and I'm not experienced with gel food coloring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail4476 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Thanks! I just wanted more vibrant colors and I'm not experienced with gel food coloring. It looks fine! And don't apologize to anyone at the party for the colors--own it! :001_smile: It looks like this butterfly: I agree with a pp that sticking the cake in a cold oven would be your best bet. As long as no one will come along in the morning and turn on the oven without checking first.... :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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