Buttercream is butter
It sounds obvious, but it is the whole story. Butter softens at about 30°C and Lagos afternoons sit above that for much of the year. A buttercream cake left in a hot car for twenty minutes can slump, and a cake by a sunny window can sweat. Fondant and ganache are firmer, which is why we suggest them for outdoor events.
From the van to the table
- Carry the box flat, from underneath, never by the sides
- Put it in the coolest room, away from windows and the kitchen
- Keep it boxed until an hour before guests arrive
- Keep it away from the generator exhaust and the sound system
If the light goes, leave the fridge closed. A closed fridge stays cool for about four hours, and your cake will be fine.
If there is a power cut
Do not move the cake to a different room in a panic. Close the curtains, keep the door shut and, if you have an inverter fan, point it at the room, not directly at the cake. Our cakes are chilled overnight before delivery, so they are cold right through and hold for longer than you think.
Outdoor parties
For gardens and beach venues, we bring a shade cloth and a small fan, and we set up as late as the planner allows. We also swap fresh cream fillings for firmer ones, so the cake holds its shape through speeches.