Noticing a push for fancy buttercream designs in home baking | Baking Fails And Wins - Freelance Forum - The Community for Independent Professionals

Eva Foster · 2026-03-07T15:35:49.104792+00:00

Lately, I see so many videos where folks are doing intricate buttercream flowers and patterns on their cakes. It looks amazing, but my tries often end with the icing melting or colors bleeding together. I had a small win last month with a simple rosette design that held up well at a family party. How do you keep your buttercream firm enough for detailed work?

wyatt_foster846mo ago

Three years ago, I tried piping buttercream roses in my humid kitchen, and it was a total disaster.

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zaranelson6mo ago

Chill your buttercream (no, really, chill it) before starting.

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the_eva6mo ago

Ever tried chilling like @wyatt_foster84 said, because humidity wrecks my piping too?

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mia1025mo ago

Yeah, that "chill your buttercream" advice is key... I stick the whole bowl in the fridge for a bit before I start piping. Makes it way easier to handle.

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